This edition of FDI in Figures shows that in 2024, global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows rose by 1% compared to 2023, but fell by 9% when excluding large transactions in selected European countries. Amid widespread geopolitical challenges, cross-border M&A activity also struggled to recover, with deal values increased by just 9% from a decade-low. Published twice yearly, FDI in Figures analyses key developments and trends in global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows using the most recent official FDI statistics.
