Foreign direct investment, net in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Foreign direct investment, net was -37.32 million BoP, current US$ in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment, net in French Polynesia, 2002–2016
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
French Polynesia recorded -37.32 million BoP, current US$ for foreign direct investment, net in 2016.
The figure is down 1,042.1% on the previous year and down 82.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment, net in French Polynesia peaked at 16.08 million BoP, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, -106.14 million BoP, current US$, in 2012.
That places French Polynesia 61st out of 196 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -12.70 million BoP, current US$ | -52.55 million BoP, current US$ | 16.08 million BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 2010s | -49.20 million BoP, current US$ | -106.14 million BoP, current US$ | -3.27 million BoP, current US$ | 7 |
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More economy & growth data for French Polynesia
- Gross fixed capital formation 1.39 billion current US$ (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 890.20 billion current LCU (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 127.6% (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 1.16 billion current US$ (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 127.80 billion current LCU (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 18.3% (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation 21.9% (2024)
- Changes in inventories -1.11 billion current LCU (2020)
- Changes in inventories -10.57 million current US$ (2020)
- Gross national expenditure 8.07 billion current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment, net in French Polynesia?
- Foreign direct investment, net in French Polynesia was -37.32 million BoP, current US$ in 2016, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest foreign direct investment, net recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 16.08 million BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment, net recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was -106.14 million BoP, current US$ in 2012.
- How does French Polynesia rank for foreign direct investment, net?
- French Polynesia ranks 61st out of 196 countries with data for 2016.
- Is foreign direct investment, net rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Foreign direct investment, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Foreign direct investment is a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident in one economy having control or a significant degree of influence on the management of an enterprise that is resident in another economy. Ownership of 10 percent or more of the voting power is evidence of a direct investment relationship. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.