Portfolio investment, net in China
China: Portfolio investment, net was 187.64 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in China, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net in China is 187.64 billion, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 224.5% on the previous year and up 327.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in China peaked at 289.05 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, -106.87 billion, in 2018.
That places China 1st out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, net in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.99 billion | — |
| 2001 | 19.41 billion | +386.3% |
| 2002 | 10.34 billion | -46.7% |
| 2003 | -11.44 billion | -210.6% |
| 2004 | -19.74 billion | +72.6% |
| 2005 | 4.71 billion | -123.9% |
| 2006 | 68.42 billion | +1352.6% |
| 2007 | -16.44 billion | -124.0% |
| 2008 | -34.85 billion | +112.0% |
| 2009 | -27.09 billion | -22.3% |
| 2010 | -24.04 billion | -11.3% |
| 2011 | -19.64 billion | -18.3% |
| 2012 | -47.78 billion | +143.3% |
| 2013 | -52.89 billion | +10.7% |
| 2014 | -82.43 billion | +55.8% |
| 2015 | 66.47 billion | -180.6% |
| 2016 | 52.27 billion | -21.4% |
| 2017 | -29.50 billion | -156.4% |
| 2018 | -106.87 billion | +262.3% |
| 2019 | -57.95 billion | -45.8% |
| 2020 | -95.54 billion | +64.9% |
| 2021 | -51.37 billion | -46.2% |
| 2022 | 289.05 billion | -662.7% |
| 2023 | 57.82 billion | -80.0% |
| 2024 | 187.64 billion | +224.5% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 187.64 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 71.32 million, 2630.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- China's 187.64 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.85 million, 23908.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net in China 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +1352.6% | 4.71 billion | 68.42 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -269.89 million | -34.85 billion | 68.42 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | -30.24 billion | -106.87 billion | 66.47 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 77.52 billion | -95.54 billion | 289.05 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
More economy & growth data for China
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.46 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 157.21 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0081 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 111.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 79.98 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 87.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0041 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 56.86 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.47 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net in China?
- Portfolio investment, net in China was 187.64 billion in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 289.05 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -106.87 billion in 2018.
- How does China rank for portfolio investment, net?
- China ranks 1st out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 327.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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