Portfolio investment, net in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Portfolio investment, net was -41.32 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-41.32 billion
Change on year
down 118.6%
World rank
189th
of 194 countries
All-time high
285.41 billion
in 2012
All-time low
-777.70 billion
in 2008
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Portfolio investment, net in United Kingdom, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net in United Kingdom is -41.32 billion, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 118.6% on the previous year and down 351.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in United Kingdom peaked at 285.41 billion in 2012 and was at its lowest, -777.70 billion, in 2008.
That places United Kingdom 189th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, net in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -184.35 billion | — |
| 2001 | 170.15 billion | -192.3% |
| 2002 | -111.94 billion | -165.8% |
| 2003 | -184.67 billion | +65.0% |
| 2004 | -23.36 billion | -87.4% |
| 2005 | -79.92 billion | +242.1% |
| 2006 | 116.04 billion | -245.2% |
| 2007 | -190.00 billion | -263.7% |
| 2008 | -777.70 billion | +309.3% |
| 2009 | -160.44 billion | -79.4% |
| 2010 | -95.12 billion | -40.7% |
| 2011 | -251.17 billion | +164.1% |
| 2012 | 285.41 billion | -213.6% |
| 2013 | -234.74 billion | -182.2% |
| 2014 | 16.42 billion | -107.0% |
| 2015 | -194.62 billion | -1285.0% |
| 2016 | -167.66 billion | -13.9% |
| 2017 | -96.48 billion | -42.5% |
| 2018 | -356.13 billion | +269.1% |
| 2019 | 39.77 billion | -111.2% |
| 2020 | 36.40 billion | -8.5% |
| 2021 | -262.55 billion | -821.4% |
| 2022 | -50.77 billion | -80.7% |
| 2023 | 222.30 billion | -537.9% |
| 2024 | -41.32 billion | -118.6% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's -41.32 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 146.56 million. (68 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's -41.32 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 154.81 million. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -142.62 billion | -777.70 billion | 170.15 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | -105.43 billion | -356.13 billion | 285.41 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -19.19 billion | -262.55 billion | 222.30 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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, net in United Kingdom?
- Portfolio investment, net in United Kingdom was -41.32 billion in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 285.41 billion in 2012.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -777.70 billion in 2008.
- How does United Kingdom rank for portfolio investment, net?
- United Kingdom ranks 189th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 351.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 25 observations, free to reuse under UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested).