Portfolio investment, net in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Portfolio investment, net was 60.62 million in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
60.62 million
Change on year
up 514.5%
World rank
86th
of 194 countries
All-time high
142.70 million
in 2018
All-time low
-29.57 million
in 2017
Years of data
11
2010–2020
Portfolio investment, net in Afghanistan, 2010–2020
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2020, portfolio investment, net in Afghanistan stood at 60.62 million.
The figure is up 514.5% on the previous year and up 507.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Afghanistan peaked at 142.70 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, -29.57 million, in 2017.
That places Afghanistan 86th out of 194 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, net in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.98 million | — |
| 2011 | 78.37 million | +685.1% |
| 2012 | 26.58 million | -66.1% |
| 2013 | 66.45 million | +150.0% |
| 2014 | 47.98 million | -27.8% |
| 2015 | 80.68 million | +68.2% |
| 2016 | 99.47 million | +23.3% |
| 2017 | -29.57 million | -129.7% |
| 2018 | 142.70 million | -582.6% |
| 2019 | -14.62 million | -110.2% |
| 2020 | 60.62 million | -514.5% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 60.62 million is above the median for low income countries, which is -2.65 million. (15 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 60.62 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.06 billion, 6% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50.80 million | -29.57 million | 142.70 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.62 million | 60.62 million | 60.62 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More economy & growth data for Afghanistan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP -8.59 Percent per annum (2022)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP -6.24 Percent per annum (2022)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 30.79 million BoP, current US$ (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0022 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.7698 BoP, current US$ per person (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 20.60 million BoP, current US$ (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 58.83 % change on previous year (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0014 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.515 BoP, current US$ per person (2021)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 14.73 % change on previous year (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net in Afghanistan?
- Portfolio investment, net in Afghanistan was 60.62 million in 2020, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 142.70 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.57 million in 2017.
- How does Afghanistan rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Afghanistan ranks 86th out of 194 countries with data for 2020.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 507.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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