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.

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.

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.

The average for 2023 based on 173 countries was 0.58 percent. The highest value was in the USA: 44.9 percent and the lowest value was in the Netherlands: -39.78 percent. The indicator is available from 1993 to 2023. 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.

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.

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.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

United States (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Income: South & Central America: Other Countries data was reported at 59.000 USD mn in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -38.000 USD mn for Dec 2017. United States (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Income: South & Central America: Other Countries data is updated quarterly, averaging -0.500 USD mn from Mar 1994 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 68 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.000 USD mn in Mar 2018 and a record low of -50.000 USD mn in Mar 2009. United States (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Income: South & Central America: Other Countries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Economic Analysis. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.O002: Foreign Direct Investment: By Country: Income.

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.

Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: Total: G20 Countries Excluding European Union data was reported at 406,377.700 EUR mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 462,272.700 EUR mn for 2022. Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: Total: G20 Countries Excluding European Union data is updated yearly, averaging 224,553.400 EUR mn from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2023, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 462,272.700 EUR mn in 2022 and a record low of 127,483.900 EUR mn in 2013. Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: Total: G20 Countries Excluding European Union 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 Ireland – Table IE.OECD.FDI: Foreign Direct Investment Position: by Region and Country: OECD Member: Annual. Reverse investment: Netting of reverse investment in equity (when a direct investment enterprise acquires less than 10% equity ownership in its parent) and 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 ultimate controlling parent (extended directional principle). FDI transactions and positions by partner country and/or by industry are available excluding and including resident Special Purpose Entities (SPEs). The dataset 'FDI statistics by parner country and by industry - Summary' contains series including resident SPEs only. Valuation method used for listed inward and outward equity positions: Market value, Own funds at book value. Valuation method used for unlisted inward and outward equity positions: Own funds at book value. Valuation method used for inward and outward debt positions: Market 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. Intercompany debt between related financial intermediaries, including permanent debt, are not excluded from FDI transactions and positions. Direct investment relationships are identified according to the criteria of the Framework for Direct Investment Relationships (FDIR) method. Debt between fellow enterprises are completely covered. Collective investment institutions are not 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 and positions are allocated according to the activity of the resident direct investor. Statistical unit: Enterprise.; G20 countries excluding European Union, 19 countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

FDI: Flow: Outward: EU 27E: Asia: Hong Kong SAR (China) data was reported at -25,049.300 EUR mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13,254.800 EUR mn for 2022. FDI: Flow: Outward: EU 27E: Asia: Hong Kong SAR (China) data is updated yearly, averaging 3,450.500 EUR mn from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2023, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76,838.000 EUR mn in 2019 and a record low of -31,883.900 EUR mn in 2020. FDI: Flow: Outward: EU 27E: Asia: Hong Kong SAR (China) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Eurostat. The data is categorized under Global Database’s European Union – Table EU.O001: Eurostat: Foreign Direct Investment: Outward: By Country: BPM6.

FDI: Flow: Outward: EU 27E: Africa data was reported at -30,256.000 EUR mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of -2,559.300 EUR mn for 2022. FDI: Flow: Outward: EU 27E: Africa data is updated yearly, averaging 7,995.500 EUR mn from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2023, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38,618.300 EUR mn in 2021 and a record low of -30,256.000 EUR mn in 2023. FDI: Flow: Outward: EU 27E: Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Eurostat. The data is categorized under Global Database’s European Union – Table EU.O001: Eurostat: Foreign Direct Investment: Outward: By Country: BPM6.

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

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.

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.

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.

In 2022, foreign direct investment (FDI) from the United States to other countries amounted to 6.58 trillion U.S. dollars. Foreign direct investment reflects the ownership of business from one country in another country. It differs from a traditional investment in companies located abroad by the ownership factor in case of FDI.

Why is FDI important?

FDI has influences in the both the sending and receiving countries. In the recipient countries, FDI can be an important source of capital that might not otherwise be available. This is particularly true in less developed regions, such as in Africa. The countries which received the largest amount of foreign direct investment from the United States in 2019 were the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Luxembourg.

FDI flows to the United States

On the other hand, the countries that sent the most FDI to the United States in 2017 were Japan, the United Kingdom and Canada. There were about 8.7 million jobs offered in the U.S. due to foreign direct investments as of 2019.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) encompasses all kind of cross-border investment made by an entity resident in one economy (direct investor) to acquire a lasting interest in an enterprise operating in another economy (direct investment enterprise). FDI is one of the five main functional categories of investment used in international accounts to classify either the Internal Investment Positions (IIP) or the Balance of Payment (BOP) statements of a given economy (vis-à-vis the rest of the world).

Foreign Direct Investment positions at a point in time (generally, end of a reference year) show the value of financial direct investment assets of residents of an economy on non-residents, and financial direct investment liabilities of residents of an economy to non-resident. The net FDI position is the difference between assets and liabilities, which is also equivalent (under the directional principle presentation) to the difference between FDI positions abroad and in the reporting economy. The net FDI position represents either a net FDI claim or a net FDI liability to the rest of the world.

Foreign direct investment transactions summarize all economic direct investment interactions between the residents and the non-residents during a given period. Two types of FDI transactions can be identified (within the BOP framework) according to the economic meaning they convey:

• FDI income is a distributive transaction showing amounts payable and receivable between resident and non-resident entities in return for providing financial direct investment assets to the rest of the world, or incurring direct investment liabilities vis-à-vis the rest of the world.
• FDI flows refer to financial transactions showing the net acquisition or disposal of financial assets and liabilities involved in direct investment relationships.

FDI positions, FDI income and FDI flows are disseminated by Eurostat together with estimated EU FDI aggregates (directly produced by Eurostat). Other FDI changes that are not transaction changes, such as volume, value or prices changes, are not treated by Eurostat under the scope of annual FDI statistics.

Annual FDI data are disseminated by Eurostat according to the directional principle (see sub section 3.4 below).

The geographical allocation is made according to the economic residence of the immediate direct investor or immediate direct investment company (immediate counterparts). FDI data classified according to ultimate investor is also available (see 12.1).

International Guides recommend the classification of FDI data both according to the activity of the direct investor and the activity of the direct investment enterprise. In practice, it is very difficult for national compilers to have both classifications. In that case, the recommended classification by activity is that of the direct investment enterprise. On the outward side, national compilers are not always able to classify their FDI data according to the activity of the direct investment enterprise. In that case, the classification used as a proxy is the activity of the direct investor.

Alongside with International Trade in Services Statistics (ITSS) and Foreign Affiliates Statistics (FATS), FDI data are relevant to monitor the overall effectiveness and competitiveness of different economies in the globalised world.

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.

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

• United States Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) registered a growth equal to 1.3 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Sep 2024, compared with a growth equal to 1.7 % in the previous quarter.
• US Foreign Direct Investment: % of Nominal GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1960 to Sep 2024.
• 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 310.9 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 96.6 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• US Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 96.8 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 637.6 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 6,632.4 USD bn in Mar 2023.