Balance of payments

The table shows components of the balance of payments for a country in 2024.

Component	£bn
Capital transfers	8
Exports of goods and services	240
Foreign direct investment	15
Imports of goods and services	215
Portfolio investment	20
Net primary income	-10
Net secondary income	-5

What was the current account balance in 2024?

$bn\text{£10 bn}$

$bn\text{£18 bn}$

$bn\text{£25 bn}$

$bn\text{£40 bn}$

The table shows components of the balance of payments for a country in 2024.

Component	£bn
Capital transfers	8
Exports of goods and services	240
Foreign direct investment	15
Imports of goods and services	215
Portfolio investment	20
Net primary income	-10
Net secondary income	-5

What was the current account balance in 2024?

$bn\text{£10 bn}$

$bn\text{£18 bn}$

$bn\text{£25 bn}$

$bn\text{£40 bn}$

Balance of payments Questions