Portfolio equity, net inflows in China
China: Portfolio equity, net inflows was 35.76 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio equity, net inflows in China, 1982–2025
Source: Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio equity, net inflows in China is 35.76 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 380.5% on the previous year and up 139.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio equity, net inflows in China peaked at 82.90 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, -12.75 billion BoP, current US$, in 2024.
That places China 6th out of 184 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 1990s | 1.00 billion BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 5.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 7 |
| 2000s | 14.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 849.00 million BoP, current US$ | 42.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 60.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.33 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 82.90 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for China
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 0.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 13,793 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 24.7% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 19.40 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 13,793 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 7.19 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 157.71 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 21.94 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -817.92 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio equity, net inflows in China?
- Portfolio equity, net inflows in China was 35.76 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 82.90 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.75 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- How does China rank for portfolio equity, net inflows?
- China ranks 6th out of 184 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio equity, net inflows rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Portfolio equity, net inflows (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio equity includes net inflows from equity securities other than those recorded as direct investment and including shares, stocks, depository receipts (American or global), and direct purchases of shares in local stock markets by foreign investors. Data are in current U.S. dollars.