Portfolio equity, net inflows in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Portfolio equity, net inflows was 46.26 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio equity, net inflows in United Kingdom, 1970–2025
Source: Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, portfolio equity, net inflows in United Kingdom stood at 46.26 billion BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of up 1,065.1% on the previous year and down 50.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio equity, net inflows in United Kingdom peaked at 166.86 billion BoP, current US$ in 2000 and was at its lowest, -118.65 billion BoP, current US$, in 2016.
That places United Kingdom 5th out of 184 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 396.85 million BoP, current US$ | 13.46 million BoP, current US$ | 751.67 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.55 billion BoP, current US$ | 93.24 million BoP, current US$ | 19.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 80.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.90 billion BoP, current US$ | -55.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 166.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.27 billion BoP, current US$ | -118.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 110.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.79 billion BoP, current US$ | -39.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 49.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Exports of goods and services 930.11 billion current LCU (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 16.5% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 4.06 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 3.08 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 3.41 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 376.76 billion constant LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 101.4% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 1.22 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 574.03 billion current LCU (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 755.83 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio equity, net inflows in United Kingdom?
- Portfolio equity, net inflows in United Kingdom was 46.26 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 166.86 billion BoP, current US$ in 2000.
- What is the lowest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -118.65 billion BoP, current US$ in 2016.
- How does United Kingdom rank for portfolio equity, net inflows?
- United Kingdom ranks 5th out of 184 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio equity, net inflows rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.