Angola FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Angola's fdi inflows was -1.06% in 2025, ranked 175th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Angola's fdi inflows stood at -1.06% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.06% by 2025. Angola ranked 175th globally.
Angola’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have shifted dramatically over the 46‑year series, moving from a modest positive entry of 0.63 in 1980 to a pronounced negative balance of –1.06 in 2025, ranking 175th globally. The apex of inflows occurred in 1999 when the country attracted 40.17, reflecting the post‑civil‑war boom in oil‑related projects and the liberalisation of the investment climate. A steep reversal followed, culminating in the all‑time trough of –8.77 in 2017 as falling oil prices, fiscal stress and regulatory uncertainty drove investors away. Compared with peer economies of similar rank, Angola’s 2025 figure is slightly better than Suriname’s –1.08 but worse than Bermuda’s –0.92, underscoring a persistent weakness in attracting new capital. The trajectory suggests that unless Angola implements more transparent fiscal policies, diversifies beyond hydrocarbons and improves the legal framework for foreign investors, FDI inflows are likely to remain in negative territory in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.47% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -0.29% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.06% | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.06% | +0.04% | #175 |
| 2024 | -1.10% | +0.88% | #174 |
| 2023 | -1.98% | +3.05% | #182 |
| 2022 | -5.03% | +0.45% | #188 |
| 2021 | -5.47% | −2.30% | #191 |
| 2020 | -3.17% | +1.91% | #183 |
| 2019 | -5.08% | +2.14% | #189 |
| 2018 | -7.21% | +1.55% | #188 |
| 2017 | -8.77% | −8.47% | #191 |
| 2016 | -0.30% | −10.08% | #182 |
| 2015 | 9.78% | +7.40% | #23 |
| 2014 | 2.38% | +7.17% | #110 |
| 2013 | -4.78% | −3.76% | #193 |
| 2012 | -1.02% | +1.39% | #190 |
| 2011 | -2.41% | +0.97% | #191 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's fdi inflows was -1.06% in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from the previous year.
Angola's fdi inflows peaked at 40.17% in 1999.
The lowest fdi inflows in Angola was -8.77% in 2017.
Angola ranks 175th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Angola's fdi inflows is projected to reach -1.06% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Angola in 2025 was -1.06%. This ranks 175th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_fdi-inflows,
title = {Angola FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}