Portfolio investment, net in Iceland
Iceland: Portfolio investment, net was 893.75 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
893.75 million
Change on year
down 59.1%
World rank
48th
of 194 countries
All-time high
8.78 billion
in 2007
All-time low
-12.18 billion
in 2005
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Portfolio investment, net in Iceland, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 893.75 million for portfolio investment, net in 2024.
That represents a change of down 59.1% on the previous year and up 190.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Iceland peaked at 8.78 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -12.18 billion, in 2005.
Iceland ranks 48th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, net in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -621.45 million | — |
| 2001 | -611.06 million | -1.7% |
| 2002 | -142.77 million | -76.6% |
| 2003 | -3.01 billion | +2005.2% |
| 2004 | -6.71 billion | +123.2% |
| 2005 | -12.18 billion | +81.5% |
| 2006 | -11.31 billion | -7.1% |
| 2007 | 8.78 billion | -177.6% |
| 2008 | -6.09 billion | -169.3% |
| 2009 | -1.32 billion | -78.3% |
| 2010 | 456.08 million | -134.6% |
| 2011 | -42.09 million | -109.2% |
| 2012 | -497.16 million | +1081.3% |
| 2013 | 1.15 billion | -330.4% |
| 2014 | -991.71 million | -186.6% |
| 2015 | 3.75 billion | -478.2% |
| 2016 | 1.92 billion | -48.9% |
| 2017 | 2.48 billion | +29.7% |
| 2018 | 1.13 billion | -54.6% |
| 2019 | 734.15 million | -34.9% |
| 2020 | 1.01 billion | +37.2% |
| 2021 | 31.23 million | -96.9% |
| 2022 | 1.15 billion | +3596.1% |
| 2023 | 2.18 billion | +89.1% |
| 2024 | 893.75 million | -59.1% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 893.75 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.56 million, 6.1× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 893.75 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 154.81 million, 5.8× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net in Iceland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +3596.1% | 31.23 million | 1.15 billion |
| 2003 | -2005.2% | -142.77 million | -3.01 billion |
| 2012 | -1081.3% | -42.09 million | -497.16 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -3.32 billion | -12.18 billion | 8.78 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.01 billion | -991.71 million | 3.75 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.05 billion | 31.23 million | 2.18 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 45 Andorra 980.83 million compare
- 46 South Africa 977.63 million compare
- 47 Libya 958.60 million compare
- 49 Brunei Darussalam 729.17 million compare
- 49 Brunei Darussalam 729.17 million compare
- 51 Panama 696.64 million compare
More economy & growth data for Iceland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.96 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.48 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -851.71 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0221 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2,170 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -201.70 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -107.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0052 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -514.02 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 20.76 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net in Iceland?
- Portfolio investment, net in Iceland was 893.75 million in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 8.78 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.18 billion in 2005.
- How does Iceland rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Iceland ranks 48th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 190.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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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