Foreign direct investment in figures

Latest data on FDI trends

31/07/2017 - This mid-year update contains data on FDI trends for OECD and G20 countries up to Q1 2017.

FDI falls 7% in 2016, despite a healthy second half

27/04/2017 - Global FDI flows decreased by 7% in 2016, despite recovering well in the second half of the year following a weak second quarter, according to the latest issue of FDI in Figures. Flows remained below their pre-crisis peak, representing 2.2% of global GDP compared to 3.6% in 2007.

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FDI in Figures

Published twice yearly, FDI in Figures provides analysis on key developments and trends in global foreign direct investment flows using the most recent FDI statistics and data on mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

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November 2016 + Excel data | April 2016 + Excel data

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