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Antigua and Barbuda FDI Outflows

Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP  BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS

Antigua and Barbuda's fdi outflows was 1.21% in 2025, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 39,194.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.

1.21% +1.21% (+39,194.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #55 Global Peak 2.55% (2016) Source World Bank

Antigua and Barbuda FDI Outflows (1977–2025)

Overview

Antigua and Barbuda's fdi outflows stood at 1.21% in 2025, a rise of +1.21% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.21% by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 55th globally.

Antigua and Barbuda's foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows have experienced significant fluctuations over the 39-year period from 1977 to 2025. The country's FDI outflows peaked in 2016 at $2.55 billion, with a notable decline to -$1.28 billion in 2020, indicating a net outflow rather than inflow. The recent surge in FDI outflows, reaching $1.21 billion in 2025, ranks the country 55th globally. Antigua and Barbuda's performance lags behind that of Montenegro, which had FDI outflows of $1.22 billion in 2025, and surpasses the United States, which had FDI outflows of $1.16 billion in the same year. This trend suggests that Antigua and Barbuda continues to rely on outward investment to supplement its economy. As trade and economic conditions evolve, a shift in global economic policies or significant investment opportunities in key sectors could alter the trajectory of Antigua and Barbuda's FDI outflows, potentially leading to a more substantial increase in net inflows.

Data & projection

Year FDI Outflows YoY change Rank
2027* trend 2.03% - -
2026* trend 1.62% - -
2025* trend 1.21% - -
2025 1.21% +1.21% #55
2024 0.00% −0.92% #25
2023 0.91% −0.02% #114
2022 0.93% +1.54% #112
2021 -0.61% +0.66% #15
2020 -1.28% −0.86% #18
2019 -0.42% −0.36% #18
2018 -0.06% −0.82% #31
2017 0.76% −1.79% #104
2016 2.55% +1.57% #142
2015 0.98% +0.52% #114
2014 0.46% −1.35% #80
2013 1.81% −0.06% #128
2012 1.87% +0.01% #128
2011 1.86% +0.74% #123
Show all years (1977-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +55.5% GDP growth 10.2% C/A balance 0.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

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 outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Antigua and Barbuda's fdi outflows?▾

Antigua and Barbuda's fdi outflows was 1.21% in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 39,194.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest fdi outflows in Antigua and Barbuda?▾

Antigua and Barbuda's fdi outflows peaked at 2.55% in 2016.

What was the lowest fdi outflows in Antigua and Barbuda?▾

The lowest fdi outflows in Antigua and Barbuda was -1.28% in 2020.

How does Antigua and Barbuda rank in fdi outflows?▾

Antigua and Barbuda ranks 55th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for fdi outflows?▾

The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected fdi outflows of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025?▾

Antigua and Barbuda's fdi outflows is projected to reach 1.21% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the fdi outflows of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025?▾

The fdi outflows of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 1.21%. This ranks 55th in the world.

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Antigua and Barbuda FDI Outflows. HistorySaid. Retrieved November 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/fdi-outflows/
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@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_fdi-outflows, title = {Antigua and Barbuda FDI Outflows}, url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/fdi-outflows/}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }
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