Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad (US$)

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Country2008200920102011
World16,220,000,000,00017,030,000,000,00018,200,000,000,00020,630,000,000,000

Definition of Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad: This entry gives the cumulative US
dollar value of all investments in foreign countries made directly by residents - primarily companies - of the home country, as of the end of the time period indicated. Direct investment excludes investment through purchase of shares.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of January 1, 2011