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Driven by technological change, global competition and the ongoing liberalisation of markets, international direct investment plays a key role in the process of global economic integration. Reliable and up-to-date statistics are essential for a meaningful interpretation of investment trends for the purpose of policy analysis and decision. Internationally comparable data makes it possible to measure the degree of economic integration and competitiveness of markets. |
This database gives access to a comprehensive set of statistics on foreign direct investment (FDI) into and out of OECD countries. The data are presented in a standardised format combining sectoral and geographical breakdowns for flow and stock data from 1982 onwards. Summary tables data are presented in US dollars and more detailed country table data is provided in national currency values.
Comparative tables and charts complement the information included for individual countries by geographical and sectoral breakdowns for direct investment flows and stocks. For some countries this information may go as far back as 1980. The OECD has published international direct investment statistics since 1993.
The data series are provided by national experts according to the joint OECD-EUROSTAT statistical questionnaire. The data are based for the most part on balance of payments statistics published by the Central Banks and Statistical Offices following the recommendations of the IMF Balance of Payments Manual, Fifth Edition and the OECD Benchmark Definition of Foreign Direct Investment, Third Edition. However, some of the data relate to other sources such as notifications or approvals.
Although FDI statistics are presented according to a standardised format for all member countries, there are still several limitations in data comparability due to differences in FDI definitions used in member countries. Technical notes explain the methodology used in each country. The Report on the Survey of Implementation of Methodological Standards for Direct Investment provides further details on data collection and dissemination and the statistical methodology.
How to obtain access to this database
The database is in user-friendly software, Beyond 20/20™ for Windows™, that allows the user to extract and export the data, prepare graphs and tables, and perform their own analysis. Readers can access the database by choosing from the following options:
- Subscribers and readers at subscribing institutions can access the online edition via SourceOECD, our online library.
- Non-subscribers can purchase a subscription online through the OECD Bookshop.
- Government officials can access the database via www.olisnet.oecd.org.
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