This dataset provides values for FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In 2024, no country had a higher foreign direct investment (FDI) position in the United States than Japan, followed by the United Kingdom and Canada. At that time, Japan had over 754 billion U.S. dollars invested in the United States. What is FDI? FDI is an international investment, in this case when a foreign firm or individual invests in a business in the United States. The worldwide value of FDI flows is immense, which is a result of the increasing connectedness of world financial markets. In this statistic, we see countries that are connected to the U.S. for historic and geographic reasons, such as the UK and Canada respectively, investing large sums of money in U.S. enterprises. The countries which received the most FDI from the United States in 2024 were the UK, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The effects of FDI Foreign direct investment, like any increase in capital, leads to a higher number of jobs. The economy of the target country grows, and the investing country generally earns a good rate of return. Critics of FDI worry that it opens companies to the influence of foreign individuals and firms.

The average for 2023 based on 179 countries was 3.01 percent. The highest value was in Malta: 113.22 percent and the lowest value was in Luxembourg: -71.72 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The United Kingdom received the most direct investment from the United States in 2024, an amount exceeding one trillion U.S. dollars. This measurement was based on a historical-cost basis, meaning that the original cost of investment has been adjusted for inflation. What is foreign direct investment? Foreign direct investment (FDI) is the amount that foreign speculators invests in firms in another country. Investors from the United States have trillions of U.S. dollars in FDI invested abroad. This gives firms in those countries access to capital that they might not have otherwise enjoyed, particularly if the firms are in developing regions such as Africa. The United States is also a target country for FDI, with hundreds of billions of U.S. dollars flowing into the United States every year. Benefits and risks FDI generally increases the size of both economies. The host country has an inflow of capital, which should lead to a higher number of jobs and increased productivity. The investing company should benefit from the dividends of such investments. However, any investment has default risks. These risks are magnified by the regulatory uncertainty that arises from the fact that two legal systems are involved. This can lead to political pressure, particularly if trade tensions are already high.

Throughout 2024, more than ten percent of foreign direct investments (FDI) in Mexico came from Germany. During that same period, 44.6 percent of Mexican FDI originated from the United States, the main source of FDI to the Latin American country. Moreover, FDI in Mexico tends to fall in the second and fourth quarters of each years.

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Key information about United States Foreign Direct Investment: % of GDP

• United States Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) registered a growth equal to 1.6 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Jun 2025, compared with a growth equal to 1.2 % in the previous quarter.
• US Foreign Direct Investment: % of Nominal GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1960 to Jun 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 6.2 % in Jun 1999 and a record low -1.7 % in Mar 2014.

• In the latest reports of US, Current Account recorded a deficit of 251.3 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 124.6 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• US Direct Investment Abroad fell by 4.3 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 452.5 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 7,621.4 USD bn in Jun 2025.

Foreign Direct Investment in the United States increased by 82453 USD Million in the second quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Foreign Direct Investment - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Annual data on direct investment positions. Values for Canadian direct investment abroad and foreign direct investment in Canada are presented by country.

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Key information about Russia Foreign Direct Investment

• Russia Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 6.9 USD bn in Jun 2025, compared with an increase of 5.5 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Russia Foreign Direct Investment: USD mn net flows data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1994 to Jun 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 40.1 USD bn in Mar 2013 and a record low of -21.9 USD bn in Mar 2022.

• In the latest reports of Russia, Current Account recorded a surplus of 8.1 USD bn in Sep 2025.
• Russia Direct Investment Abroad fell by 533.5 USD mn in Jun 2025.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment fell by 367.5 USD mn in Jun 2025.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 612.6 USD bn in Jun 2025.

This dataset provides insights into Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Saudi Arabia, offering key indicators that reflect investment trends and economic activity. It includes data on FDI inflows, FDI outflows, net FDI, and sectoral distribution of investments. The dataset also covers investment sources, ownership structures, and economic activities benefiting from foreign investments. These indicators help assess the country's investment climate, track changes in foreign capital inflows, and support economic planning and policy-making.Follow data.kapsarc.org for timely data to advance energy economics research.Notes:Calculated according to the assets/liabilities methodology Source: Ministry of Investment Net inward FDI flows: Represents the difference between inflows and outflows of FDI inflows Foreign Direct Investment Inflows: In flow : These are financial transactions that arise between a foreign direct investment institution, direct investors, and related companies outside the Saudi economy, which occur during a specific period of time, and are inflows when their positive impact appears to increase property rights and/or debt instruments Foreign Direct Investment Outflows: Out flow These are financial transactions that arise between a foreign direct investment institution, direct investors, and related companies outside the Saudi economy, which occur during a specific period of time, and are outflows when their impact appears in a decrease in the liabilities side, such as distributions paid, repayment of loans and credit receivables, or when the foreign direct shareholder exits Net inward FDI flows: Represents the difference between inflows and outflows of FDI inflows FDI inflows: Financial transactions that arise between the FDI institution, direct investors and related companies outside the Saudi economy, which occur during a certain period of time, and form inflows when their positive impact appears in excess of equity and/or debt instruments FDI Outflow: These are financial transactions that arise between the Foreign Direct Investment Corporation, direct investors, and related companies outside the Saudi economy, and which occur during a certain period of time. They are outflows when their impact appears in a decrease in the side of obligations, such as paid dividends or repayment of loans and credit receivables, or when the foreign shareholder exits

Key information about Iran Foreign Direct Investment

• Iran Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 838.3 USD mn in Dec 2021, compared with an increase of 1.2 USD bn in the previous year.
• Iran Foreign Direct Investment: USD mn net flows data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1997 to Dec 2021.
• The data reached an all-time high of 4.3 USD bn in Dec 2011 and a record low of 15.6 USD mn in Dec 1999.

• In the latest reports of Iran, Current Account recorded a surplus of 13.2 USD bn in Mar 2025.
• Iran Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 328.0 USD mn in Dec 2021.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 45.6 USD mn in Dec 2021.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 119.7 USD bn in Jun 2025.

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Key information about China Foreign Direct Investment

• China Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 8.5 USD bn in Sep 2025, compared with an increase of 17.4 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• China Foreign Direct Investment: USD mn net flows data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1998 to Sep 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 107.2 USD bn in Mar 2022 and a record low of -15.0 USD bn in Jun 2024.

• In the latest reports of China, Current Account recorded a surplus of 195.6 USD bn in Sep 2025.
• China Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 39.9 USD bn in Sep 2025.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 8.3 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 4,953.4 USD bn in Sep 2025.

In 2024, direct investors from the United States invested 684 billion Canadian dollars in Canada. The next highest foreign direct investment came from the the Netherlands where approximately 183 billion Canadian dollars was invested into Canada.

The investment of foreign companies into the UK by UK country and region for investment flows, positions and earnings. These are official statistics in development.

United States Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: % of Total (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Total: Near and Middle East data was reported at 1.215 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.218 % for 2022. United States Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: % of Total (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Total: Near and Middle East data is updated yearly, averaging 1.218 % from Dec 2020 (Median) to 2023, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.345 % in 2020 and a record low of 1.215 % in 2023. United States Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: % of Total (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Total: Near and Middle East data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.OECD.FDI: Foreign Direct Investment: % of Total FDI: by Region and Country: OECD Member: Annual. Reverse investment:Reverse investment in equity (when a direct investment enterprise acquires less than 10% equity ownership in its parent) cannot be identified but is believed to be extremely rare. Netting of reverse investment in debt (when a direct investment enterprise extends a loan to its parent) is applied in the recording of total inward and outward FDI transactions and positions. Treatment of debt FDI transactions and positions between fellow enterprises: directional basis according to the residency of the direct investor. FDI transactions and positions by partner country and by industry include resident Special Purpose Entities (SPEs), but they are not significant. Valuation method used for listed inward and outward equity positions: Book values. Valuation method used for unlisted inward and outward equity positions: Book value. Valuation method used for inward and outward debt positions: Book value.; FDI statistics are available by geographic allocation, vis-à-vis single partner countries worldwide and geographical and economic zones aggregates. Partner country allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Geographic allocation of inward and outward FDI transactions and positions is according to the immediate counterparty. Inward FDI positions according to the ultimate counterparty (the ultimate investing country) are also available and publishable. In the dataset 'FDI statistics by parner country and by industry - Summary', inward FDI positions are showed according to the UIC. Intercompany debt between related financial intermediaries, including permanent debt, are excluded from FDI transactions and positions. Direct investment relationships are identified according to the criteria of the Participation Multiplication Method (PMM) method. Debt between fellow enterprises are partially covered. Collective investment institutions are partially covered as direct investment enterprises. Non-profit institutions serving households are covered as direct investors. FDI statistics are available by industry sectors according to ISIC4 classification. Industry sector allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Inward FDI transactions and positions are allocated to the activity of the resident direct investment enterprise. Outward FDI transactions are allocated according to the activity of the resident direct investor. Outward FDI positions are allocated according to the activity of the non resident direct investment enterprise. Statistical unit: Local Enterprise Group.

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This dataset provides values for FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.