Countries by Foreign Direct Investment Inflows 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total foreign direct investment inflows in 2024, measured in billions of USD according to UNCTAD World Investment Report data. The United States remains the world's top destination for FDI, though emerging markets in Asia have attracted record inflows in recent years.

✨ AI Insight

The stark contrast in FDI inflows between the United States and its closest competitors underscores the significant gap in global investment attractiveness. The U.S. inflows of $311 billion dwarf China's $163 billion and Singapore's $141 billion, indicating a robust investment environment bolstered by its technological and financial sectors. Emerging markets like Brazil and India, with inflows of $65 billion and $42 billion respectively, show potential but still lag significantly behind the leaders. This trend suggests that while established economies maintain their allure, the increasing FDI in Asian markets could signal a shift in global investment patterns, particularly as countries like India continue to develop their infrastructure and regulatory frameworks.

Source: UNCTAD

Key Findings

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United States leads with 311 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 108 · median: 64.

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Gap in 2024: United States is 8.4× larger than France.