Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares, Other in Belgium
Belgium: Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares, Other was 727.78 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
727.78 billion US dollar
Change on year
up 25.4%
World rank
14th
of 147 countries
All-time high
727.78 billion US dollar
in 2025
All-time low
2.92 billion US dollar
in 1982
Years of data
45
1981–2025
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares, Other in Belgium, 1981–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares, other in Belgium is 727.78 billion US dollar, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
That represents a change of up 25.4% on the previous year and up 140.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares, other in Belgium peaked at 727.78 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.92 billion US dollar, in 1982.
That places Belgium 14th out of 147 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.
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares, Other in Belgium, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 4.29 billion US dollar | — |
| 1982 | 2.92 billion US dollar | -31.9% |
| 1983 | 4.17 billion US dollar | +42.8% |
| 1984 | 4.09 billion US dollar | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 6.65 billion US dollar | +62.6% |
| 1986 | 11.38 billion US dollar | +71.1% |
| 1987 | 13.15 billion US dollar | +15.5% |
| 1988 | 19.65 billion US dollar | +49.4% |
| 1989 | 27.57 billion US dollar | +40.3% |
| 1990 | 33.83 billion US dollar | +22.7% |
| 1991 | 38.70 billion US dollar | +14.4% |
| 1992 | 41.83 billion US dollar | +8.1% |
| 1993 | 56.94 billion US dollar | +36.1% |
| 1994 | 58.70 billion US dollar | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 62.13 billion US dollar | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 63.32 billion US dollar | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 63.53 billion US dollar | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 92.03 billion US dollar | +44.9% |
| 1999 | 122.96 billion US dollar | +33.6% |
| 2000 | 122.17 billion US dollar | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 107.45 billion US dollar | -12.0% |
| 2002 | 101.92 billion US dollar | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 142.38 billion US dollar | +39.7% |
| 2004 | 168.05 billion US dollar | +18.0% |
| 2005 | 199.98 billion US dollar | +19.0% |
| 2006 | 242.14 billion US dollar | +21.1% |
| 2007 | 302.73 billion US dollar | +25.0% |
| 2008 | 230.29 billion US dollar | -23.9% |
| 2009 | 258.52 billion US dollar | +12.3% |
| 2010 | 257.12 billion US dollar | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 217.80 billion US dollar | -15.3% |
| 2012 | 254.95 billion US dollar | +17.1% |
| 2013 | 308.23 billion US dollar | +20.9% |
| 2014 | 312.40 billion US dollar | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 302.34 billion US dollar | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 335.39 billion US dollar | +10.9% |
| 2017 | 417.42 billion US dollar | +24.5% |
| 2018 | 356.33 billion US dollar | -14.6% |
| 2019 | 430.63 billion US dollar | +20.9% |
| 2020 | 504.16 billion US dollar | +17.1% |
| 2021 | 562.84 billion US dollar | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 464.91 billion US dollar | -17.4% |
| 2023 | 547.99 billion US dollar | +17.9% |
| 2024 | 580.29 billion US dollar | +5.9% |
| 2025 | 727.78 billion US dollar | +25.4% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 727.78 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 32.02 billion US dollar, 22.7× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 727.78 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29.86 billion US dollar, 24.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10.43 billion US dollar | 2.92 billion US dollar | 27.57 billion US dollar | 9 |
| 1990s | 63.40 billion US dollar | 33.83 billion US dollar | 122.96 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 187.56 billion US dollar | 101.92 billion US dollar | 302.73 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 319.26 billion US dollar | 217.80 billion US dollar | 430.63 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 564.66 billion US dollar | 464.91 billion US dollar | 727.78 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 11 Switzerland 1.33 trillion US dollar compare
- 12 Sweden 911.36 billion US dollar compare
- 13 Australia 841.50 billion US dollar compare
- 15 Spain 693.98 billion US dollar compare
- 16 Denmark 647.55 billion US dollar compare
- 17 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 490.45 billion US dollar compare
More economy & growth data for Belgium
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -19.31 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0266 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,617 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -28.79 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0397 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2,411 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares, other in Belgium?
- Portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares, other in Belgium was 727.78 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares, other recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 727.78 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares, other recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.92 billion US dollar in 1982.
- How does Belgium rank for portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares, other?
- Belgium ranks 14th out of 147 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares, other rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 140.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares, Other Sectors (BPM6) (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.