Algeria FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Algeria's fdi outflows was 0.04% in 2025, ranked 131st globally. This represents a 40,674.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Algeria's fdi outflows stood at 0.04% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.04% by 2025. Algeria ranked 131st globally.
Algeria's foreign direct investment outflows have remained relatively low, with the latest value in 2025 standing at 0.04, ranking 131st globally. This is comparable to peer countries such as Nigeria, which has an FDI outflow of 0.03. Historically, Algeria's FDI outflows peaked in 2018 at 0.43, but this was a significant outlier, as the country has generally struggled to achieve substantial outward investment. In contrast, the all-time trough was reached in 2013, with a value of -0.12. Guinea and Niger, with FDI outflows of 0.05, are also close to Algeria's current level. As the global economic landscape continues to evolve, Algeria's FDI outflows are likely to remain subdued unless the country implements policies to encourage domestic businesses to expand abroad, which could potentially alter the trajectory of its outward investment trend.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.06% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.05% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.04% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.04% | +0.04% | #131 |
| 2024 | 0.00% | −0.07% | #26 |
| 2023 | 0.07% | +0.03% | #53 |
| 2022 | 0.04% | +0.06% | #46 |
| 2021 | -0.03% | −0.04% | #29 |
| 2020 | 0.01% | −0.01% | #47 |
| 2019 | 0.02% | −0.42% | #41 |
| 2018 | 0.43% | +0.44% | #99 |
| 2017 | 0.00% | −0.03% | #30 |
| 2016 | 0.03% | −0.03% | #41 |
| 2015 | 0.05% | +0.06% | #46 |
| 2014 | -0.01% | +0.11% | #25 |
| 2013 | -0.12% | −0.10% | #18 |
| 2012 | -0.02% | −0.26% | #28 |
| 2011 | 0.24% | +0.12% | #70 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Algeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Algeria's fdi outflows was 0.04% in 2025. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 40,674.9% increase from the previous year.
Algeria's fdi outflows peaked at 0.43% in 2018.
The lowest fdi outflows in Algeria was -0.12% in 2013.
Algeria ranks 131st globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Algeria's fdi outflows is projected to reach 0.04% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Algeria in 2025 was 0.04%. This ranks 131st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_algeria_fdi-outflows,
title = {Algeria FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/algeria/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}