Antigua and Barbuda FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Antigua and Barbuda's fdi inflows was 14.97% in 2025, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 34.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's fdi inflows stood at 14.97% in 2025, a rise of +3.84% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 14.97% by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 9th globally.
Antigua and Barbuda’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have risen markedly since the series began in 1977, when the economy recorded an inflow of 2.84 million US$, and reached a historic trough of –7.84 million US$ in 1978, reflecting the volatility of early open‑economy policies. The apex arrived in 2007 with 23.30 million US$ of net FDI, a peak that coincided with a global surge in investment flows and a particularly favorable investment climate in the Caribbean. By 2025 the country attracted 14.97 million US$, ranking ninth worldwide and closely matching the 14.98 million US$ recorded by Macao SAR, China, while surpassing Oman’s 14.46 million US$ and Grenada’s 13.69 million US$. Over the 49‑year coverage period, the upward trajectory suggests a maturing market that is increasingly integrated into global capital networks. Continued diversification of the services sector and improvements in regulatory transparency could sustain the positive trend and lift Antigua and Barbuda’s FDI inflows further in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 16.03% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 15.50% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 14.97% | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.97% | +3.84% | #9 |
| 2024 | 11.13% | −3.48% | #16 |
| 2023 | 14.61% | −1.77% | #10 |
| 2022 | 16.38% | −1.50% | #6 |
| 2021 | 17.89% | +11.06% | #12 |
| 2020 | 6.83% | −0.93% | #26 |
| 2019 | 7.76% | −4.42% | #23 |
| 2018 | 12.18% | +2.32% | #13 |
| 2017 | 9.86% | +3.31% | #21 |
| 2016 | 6.54% | −1.39% | #40 |
| 2015 | 7.93% | +4.58% | #30 |
| 2014 | 3.36% | −3.65% | #84 |
| 2013 | 7.01% | −2.14% | #38 |
| 2012 | 9.15% | +3.74% | #29 |
| 2011 | 5.41% | −1.81% | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1984. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's fdi inflows was 14.97% in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 34.5% increase from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's fdi inflows peaked at 23.30% in 2007.
The lowest fdi inflows in Antigua and Barbuda was -7.84% in 1978.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 9th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Antigua and Barbuda's fdi inflows is projected to reach 14.97% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 14.97%. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_fdi-inflows,
title = {Antigua and Barbuda FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}