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.

Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP) in China was reported at 0.099 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

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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The dataset contains All India and Yearly Foreign Investment Inflows in USD-Net Foreign Direct Investment, Net Portfolio Investment.

Acquisition of shares - It relates to acquisition of shares of Indian companies by non-residents under Section 5 of FEMA, 1999. Data on such acquisitions have been included as part of FDI since January 1996. FIIs - It represents inflow of funds (net) by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs). Equity capital of unincorporated bodies - Provisional figures are estimates.
GDRs/ADRs - It represents the amount raised by Indian Corporates through Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) and American Depository Receipts (ADRs). Reinvested earnings - Provisional data are estimated as average of previous two years. Other capital - Data pertain to inter company debt transactions of FDI entities.

Notes:
1. Data on FDI have been revised since 2000-01 with expanded coverage to approach international best practices.These data, therefore, are not comparable with FDI data for previous years. 2. Monthly data on components of FDI as per expanded coverage are not available.
3. Information on reinvestment earnings is computed based on the balance sheet information of the company, which is available only on quarterly basis in India. Other capital of FIIs is also derived based on quarterly returns relating to External Debt. Thus, monthly data do not contain information on these items, which are available on quarterly dataset.As a result, yearly data of FDIs do not tally with their monthly totals

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

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.

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In 2023, there was an estimated *** billion U.S. dollars worth of foreign direct investment inflows in the United States. That was nearly twice as much as China in second. The third highest sum of FDI inflows was registered in Singapore.

Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: USD: Uttar Pradesh data was reported at 241.190 USD mn in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 21.320 USD mn for Sep 2024. Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: USD: Uttar Pradesh data is updated quarterly, averaging 82.917 USD mn from Dec 2019 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 241.190 USD mn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 21.320 USD mn in Sep 2024. Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: USD: Uttar Pradesh 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.

Key information about Vietnam Foreign Direct Investment

• Vietnam Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 5.2 USD bn in Sep 2024, compared with an increase of 5.0 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Vietnam Foreign Direct Investment: USD mn net flows data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1996 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 5.8 USD bn in Dec 2023 and a record low of 150.0 USD mn in Jun 2002.

• In the latest reports of Vietnam, Current Account recorded a surplus of 7.8 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• Vietnam Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 170.0 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment fell by 836.0 USD mn in Sep 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 362.6 USD bn in Dec 2021.

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.

India Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Bangladesh data was reported at 1.000 INR mn in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.500 INR mn for 2015. India Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Bangladesh data is updated yearly, averaging 7.100 INR mn from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2018, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 154.510 INR mn in 2003 and a record low of 0.000 INR mn in 2001. India Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Bangladesh 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.OA022: Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Annual: by Country.

High Frequency Indicator: The dataset contains year- and month-wise compiled data from the year 2005 to till date on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India. The FDI investment flows in the datasets are separately given in the Indian currency (rupees) and US (Dollars) values

Key information about Russia Foreign Direct Investment

• Russia Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) fell by 1.2 USD bn in Sep 2024, compared with a drop of 2.2 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Russia Foreign Direct Investment: USD mn net flows data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1994 to Sep 2024.
• 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 3.2 USD bn in Nov 2024.
• Russia Direct Investment Abroad fell by 1.8 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment fell by 3.4 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 494.7 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Key information about China Foreign Direct Investment

• China Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) fell by 8.3 USD bn in Sep 2024, compared with a drop of 14.9 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• China Foreign Direct Investment: USD mn net flows data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1998 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 107.2 USD bn in Mar 2022 and a record low of -14.9 USD bn in Jun 2024.

• In the latest reports of China, Current Account recorded a surplus of 147.6 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• China Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 34.5 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 24.0 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 4,166.8 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Foreign Direct Investment in Morocco increased by 6234 MAD Million in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Morocco Foreign Direct Investment - Net Inflows- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Panama decreased by 887.10 USD Million in the second quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - Panama Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

According to preliminary figures, cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to China from January to July 2025 amounted to approximately ****** billion yuan. This was **** percent less than in the same period of the previous year. According to revised annual figures, total FDI flows to China reached around ***** billion U.S. dollars in 2023.

Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: INR: Bihar data was reported at 15.800 INR mn in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 49.200 INR mn for Sep 2024. Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: INR: Bihar data is updated quarterly, averaging 27.100 INR mn from Sep 2002 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,540.190 INR mn in Dec 2021 and a record low of 0.100 INR mn in Sep 2023. Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: INR: Bihar 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.OA008: Foreign Direct Investment Inflow: by State: INR.

Hong Kong HK: BOP: Financial Account: Foreign Direct Investment: Net Inflows: % of GDP data was reported at 35.848 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 41.529 % for 2016. Hong Kong HK: BOP: Financial Account: Foreign Direct Investment: Net Inflows: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 28.196 % from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.519 % in 2015 and a record low of 4.056 % in 2002. Hong Kong HK: BOP: Financial Account: Foreign Direct Investment: Net Inflows: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR – Table HK.World Bank.WDI: Balance of Payments: Capital and Financial Account. 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.; ; International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and Balance of Payments databases, World Bank, International Debt Statistics, and World Bank and OECD GDP estimates.; Weighted average; Note: Data starting from 2005 are based on the sixth edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual (BPM6).