Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares, Other in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares, Other was 490.45 billion US dollar in 1998. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares, Other in United Kingdom, 1984–1998
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares, other in United Kingdom is 490.45 billion US dollar, measured in 1998. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 6.1% on the previous year and up 210.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares, other in United Kingdom peaked at 490.45 billion US dollar in 1998 and was at its lowest, 52.81 billion US dollar, in 1984.
That places United Kingdom 17th out of 147 countries with data for 1998, putting it in the top quarter.
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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 52.81 billion US dollar | — |
| 1985 | 78.24 billion US dollar | +48.1% |
| 1986 | 115.46 billion US dollar | +47.6% |
| 1987 | 119.46 billion US dollar | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 157.74 billion US dollar | +32.1% |
| 1989 | 210.52 billion US dollar | +33.5% |
| 1990 | 186.33 billion US dollar | -11.5% |
| 1991 | 230.78 billion US dollar | +23.9% |
| 1992 | 204.42 billion US dollar | -11.4% |
| 1993 | 284.49 billion US dollar | +39.2% |
| 1994 | 286.42 billion US dollar | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 328.86 billion US dollar | +14.8% |
| 1996 | 396.23 billion US dollar | +20.5% |
| 1997 | 462.43 billion US dollar | +16.7% |
| 1998 | 490.45 billion US dollar | +6.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 490.45 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 32.02 billion US dollar, 15.3× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 490.45 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29.86 billion US dollar, 16.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 122.37 billion US dollar | 52.81 billion US dollar | 210.52 billion US dollar | 6 |
| 1990s | 318.93 billion US dollar | 186.33 billion US dollar | 490.45 billion US dollar | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 14 Belgium 727.78 billion US dollar compare
- 15 Spain 693.98 billion US dollar compare
- 16 Denmark 647.55 billion US dollar compare
- 18 South Korea 462.84 billion US dollar
- 19 Norway 302.06 billion US dollar
- 20 South Africa 278.69 billion US dollar compare
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.14 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 86.93 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,251 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 76.63 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 691.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0191 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,103 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 22.77 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares, other in United Kingdom?
- Portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares, other in United Kingdom was 490.45 billion US dollar in 1998, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares, other recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 490.45 billion US dollar in 1998.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares, other recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.81 billion US dollar in 1984.
- How does United Kingdom rank for portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares, other?
- United Kingdom ranks 17th out of 147 countries with data for 1998.
- Is portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares, other rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 210.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.