In 2023, global inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) amounted to approximately *** trillion U.S. dollars. This was a decrease of *** percent compared to the previous year. During the period of observation, the value of FDI was at its highest in 2016, reaching nearly *** trillion U.S. dollars.

The Investment / Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) dataset is collected or analyzed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on foreign direct investment flows and stocks in the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors.

FDI is an investment which aims to acquire a lasting management influence (10 percent or more of the voting stock) in an enterprise operating in a foreign economy. FDI may be undertaken by individuals, as well as business entities. The foreign direct investor most often is aiming to gain access to natural resources, to markets, to labour supply, to technology, to ensure security of supplies or to control the quality of a certain product. FDI can be decomposed into two types of investments: mergers and acquisitions (MA) and greenfield investments. The latter type results in the creation of new entities and the setting up of offices, buildings, plants or factories from scratch in a foreign economy. FDI is the sum of equity capital, reinvested earnings and other FDI capital. Equity capital comprises equity in branches, all shares in subsidiaries and associates (except non-participating, preferred shares that are treated as debt securities and are included under other FDI capital) and other contributions such as the provision of machinery. Reinvested earnings consist of the direct investor's share (in proportion to equity participation) of earnings not distributed by the direct investment enterprise. Other FDI capital (loans) includes the borrowing and lending of funds, including debt securities and trade credits between direct investors and direct investment enterprises. FDI inflows and outflows are important for tracking the direct investment conditions each year. Outward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows record the value of cross-border direct investment transactions from the reporting economy during a year. It represents transactions affecting the investment in enterprises resident abroad. Whereas, Inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows record the value of cross-border direct investment transactions received by the reporting economy during a year. It represents transactions affecting the investment in enterprises of a specific industry resident in the reporting economy.

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In 2023, there were an estimated *** trillion U.S. dollars in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows globally, a slight decrease from the previous year. Asia recorded the highest sum of inflows at *** billion U.S. dollars. Meanwhile, the FDI balance of Europe was ** billion U.S. dollars.

Foreign Direct Investment in Jordan increased by 504.40 JOD Million in the second quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - Jordan Foreign Direct Investment, Net Inflows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

According to data published in China's balance of international payments (BOP), quarterly foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to China amounted to around *** billion U.S. dollars in the second quarter of 2025. In the third quarter of 2023, inward FDI flows became negative for the first time since the start of the published timeline in 1998, with foreign investors pulling out more money out of the country than they invested.

Actual value and historical data chart for World Foreign Direct Investment Net Inflows Percent Of GDP

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

In 2023, Singapore received foreign direct investment (FDI) of nearly *** billion U.S. dollars. In contrast, Brunei recorded negative FDI values of around ** million U.S. dollars that year. FDI inflows to ASEAN countries amounted to almost *** billion U.S. dollars in 2023. Foreign direct investment in Singapore Singapore has been successful in creating a favorable investment climate for foreign investors with attractive legal frameworks and policies. A catalyst in the country’s economic growth, foreign direct investment net inflows in Singapore experienced a significant increase in the last decade. A closer look at the sectorial distribution shows that the foreign direct investment in the financial and insurance services sector in Singapore accounts for more than half of the FDI inflows in the country in 2022. In 2023, Singapore was listed third among the leading economies for foreign direct investment inflows globally. Foreign direct investment in the ASEAN region A regional overview of the foreign direct investment inflows to the ASEAN region by economic sector reveals a higher concentration of investments in the finance and insurance sector, followed by manufacturing, as well as the wholesale and retail trade industry. For instance, industry-wise foreign direct investment inflows to Vietnam in 2023 went mainly to manufacturing, with a share of over ** percent of the country’s total FDI.  Nevertheless, other economic sectors such as services or real estate, among others, attract considerable amounts of FDI inflows throughout the region.

Actual value and historical data chart for United States Foreign Direct Investment Net Inflows Percent Of GDP

Graph and download economic data for Rest of the World; Foreign Direct Investment in U.S.; Asset (Current Cost), Transactions (ROWFDIQ027S) from Q4 1946 to Q2 2025 about FDI, IMA, transactions, assets, and USA.

Actual value and historical data chart for China Foreign Direct Investment Net Inflows Percent Of GDP

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.

This comprehensive dataset provides a detailed examination of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) net inflows as a percentage of GDP across multiple countries and years. It encompasses a comprehensive analysis of FDI inflows to [Your Country] from 1970 to 2011, covering over 190 countries worldwide. Gain valuable insights into global investment patterns, economic growth drivers, and the impact of FDI on national economies. Researchers, policymakers, and analysts can leverage this dataset to explore investment trends, compare FDI performance across countries, and make informed decisions based on comprehensive FDI data.

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Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: USD: West Bengal data was reported at 71.080 USD mn in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 61.910 USD mn for Sep 2024. Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: USD: West Bengal data is updated quarterly, averaging 66.550 USD mn from Dec 2019 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 253.300 USD mn in Jun 2020 and a record low of 7.720 USD mn in Sep 2020. Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: USD: West Bengal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Investment – Table IN.OA009: Foreign Direct Investment Inflow: by State: USD.

Saudi Arabia (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Manufacturing data was reported at 34,439.778 SAR mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 21,407.846 SAR mn for 2022. Saudi Arabia (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Manufacturing data is updated yearly, averaging 19,518.335 SAR mn from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2023, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54,310.291 SAR mn in 2016 and a record low of -9,211.707 SAR mn in 2019. Saudi Arabia (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Manufacturing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Investment. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.O012: Foreign Direct Investment: ISIC4: by Sector (Annual).

Actual value and historical data chart for India Foreign Direct Investment Net Inflows Percent Of GDP

In the first quarter of 2025, foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Japan amounted to around 7.4 billion U.S. dollars. This represented an increase of 33 percent compared to the previous quarter.

India (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Service Sector data was reported at 591,992.350 INR mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 374,124.600 INR mn for 2017. India (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Service Sector data is updated yearly, averaging 168,723.890 INR mn from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2018, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 591,992.350 INR mn in 2018 and a record low of 1,861.500 INR mn in 2000. India (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Service Sector data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.OA023: Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Annual: by Industry.

FDI Net Inflows data from The World Bank (Thailand), year: 1970-2018

Foreign direct investment are the net inflows of investment to acquire a lasting management interest (10 percent or more of voting stock) in an enterprise operating in an economy other than that of the investor. It is the sum of equity capital, reinvestment of earnings, other long-term capital, and short-term capital as shown in the balance of payments. This series shows net inflows (new investment inflows less disinvestment) in the reporting economy from foreign investors, and is divided by GDP.