Portfolio investment, net in Belgium
Belgium: Portfolio investment, net was -36.01 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in Belgium, 2002–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net in Belgium is -36.01 billion, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 74.8% on the previous year and down 87.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Belgium peaked at 44.62 billion in 2005 and was at its lowest, -63.17 billion, in 2012.
Belgium ranks 188th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, net in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -14.46 billion | — |
| 2003 | -590.05 million | -95.9% |
| 2004 | 30.53 billion | -5274.4% |
| 2005 | 44.62 billion | +46.2% |
| 2006 | 9.22 billion | -79.3% |
| 2007 | 43.00 billion | +366.3% |
| 2008 | -47.74 billion | -211.0% |
| 2009 | -40.29 billion | -15.6% |
| 2010 | 27.36 billion | -167.9% |
| 2011 | 23.13 billion | -15.4% |
| 2012 | -63.17 billion | -373.1% |
| 2013 | -39.85 billion | -36.9% |
| 2014 | -19.24 billion | -51.7% |
| 2015 | -20.87 billion | +8.5% |
| 2016 | 12.69 billion | -160.8% |
| 2017 | 12.07 billion | -4.8% |
| 2018 | -4.09 billion | -133.8% |
| 2019 | -8.21 billion | +101.0% |
| 2020 | 23.21 billion | -382.6% |
| 2021 | 7.41 billion | -68.1% |
| 2022 | -666.70 million | -109.0% |
| 2023 | -20.61 billion | +2990.7% |
| 2024 | -36.01 billion | +74.8% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's -36.01 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 146.56 million. (68 countries reporting)
- Belgium's -36.01 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 154.81 million. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net in Belgium changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +5274.4% | -590.05 million | 30.53 billion |
| 2023 | -2990.7% | -666.70 million | -20.61 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.04 billion | -47.74 billion | 44.62 billion | 8 |
| 2010s | -8.02 billion | -63.17 billion | 27.36 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -5.33 billion | -36.01 billion | 23.21 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
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, net in Belgium?
- Portfolio investment, net in Belgium was -36.01 billion in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 44.62 billion in 2005.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was -63.17 billion in 2012.
- How does Belgium rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Belgium ranks 188th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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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