FDI Inflow (Millions): Total foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow in millions of currency
FDI Inflow (Millions) represents the total amount of foreign direct investment flowing into a country, measured in millions of currency units. This indicator offers valuable insights into the investment climate, economic potential, and attractiveness of different countries for international investors. Monitoring FDI inflows helps in understanding investment trends and assessing the impact of foreign investments on economic development.
As of January 2020, the United States secured the top position with an FDI inflow of 251,814 million USD, reflecting its appeal as a destination for foreign investments. China followed closely with an FDI inflow of 139,044 million USD, indicating its status as a significant recipient of foreign direct investment. Hong Kong ranked third, attracting an FDI inflow of 115,661.9 million USD.
On the other hand, Norway, Ireland, and Switzerland experienced negative FDI inflows in January 2020. This suggests that more capital flowed out of these countries through foreign direct investment than entered, which could indicate factors such as divestment or a less attractive investment climate during that period.
In January 2021, the United States maintained its leading position with an FDI inflow of 246,215 million USD. China remained in the second position, attracting an FDI inflow of 141,225 million USD. Singapore emerged as the third most attractive country for foreign direct investment, with an inflow of 92,081 million USD.
Some countries, such as Angola, Luxembourg, and Switzerland, experienced negative FDI inflows in January 2021. This implies a net outflow of foreign direct investment from these countries during that period.
Moving to January 2022, the United States retained its top position with an FDI inflow of 156,321 million USD, followed by China with 149,342 million USD. Singapore maintained its third position, attracting an FDI inflow of 90,562 million USD.
Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands recorded negative FDI inflows in January 2022, indicating a higher outflow of foreign direct investment compared to inflows.
Monitoring FDI Inflow (Millions) provides valuable insights into the investment landscape, indicating the countries that are successful in attracting foreign direct investment and those experiencing capital outflows. It helps policymakers, investors, and analysts in evaluating the investment climate and formulating strategies to enhance economic development and attract foreign investments.
