Portfolio equity, net inflows in Barbados
Barbados: Portfolio equity, net inflows was 2.58 million BoP, current US$ in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio equity, net inflows in Barbados, 1970–2017
Source: Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2017, portfolio equity, net inflows in Barbados stood at 2.58 million BoP, current US$.
The figure is up 268.0% on the previous year and down 95.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio equity, net inflows in Barbados peaked at 147.90 million BoP, current US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, -4.80 million BoP, current US$, in 2005.
That places Barbados 78th out of 184 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 275,000 BoP, current US$ | -3.30 million BoP, current US$ | 4.80 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,000 BoP, current US$ | -650,000 BoP, current US$ | 900,000 BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.31 million BoP, current US$ | -4.80 million BoP, current US$ | 52.53 million BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 2010s | 17.80 million BoP, current US$ | -4.14 million BoP, current US$ | 147.90 million BoP, current US$ | 8 |
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- 77 Mozambique 2.99 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 79 Belize 1.96 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 80 Cape Verde 1.86 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 81 Sri Lanka 1.60 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Barbados
- Manufacturing, value added 376.05 million current US$ (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 92.53 million constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added -4.2% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 228.57 million constant LCU (2024)
- GDP 15.34 billion constant LCU (2025)
- GDP growth 2.7% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 321.87 million constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added 4.9% (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added 747.19 million constant LCU (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 236.25 million current LCU (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio equity, net inflows in Barbados?
- Portfolio equity, net inflows in Barbados was 2.58 million BoP, current US$ in 2017, according to Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 147.90 million BoP, current US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.80 million BoP, current US$ in 2005.
- How does Barbados rank for portfolio equity, net inflows?
- Barbados ranks 78th out of 184 countries with data for 2017.
- Is portfolio equity, net inflows rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Portfolio equity, net inflows (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio equity includes net inflows from equity securities other than those recorded as direct investment and including shares, stocks, depository receipts (American or global), and direct purchases of shares in local stock markets by foreign investors. Data are in current U.S. dollars.