Argentina FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Argentina's fdi inflows was 3.20% in 2025, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 75.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Argentina's fdi inflows stood at 3.20% in 2025, a rise of +1.38% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.20% by 2025. Argentina ranked 86th globally.
Argentina’s foreign direct investment inflows have risen modestly to US$3.20 billion in 2025, placing the country 86th in the world and matching Paraguay’s 2025 level while slightly lagging behind Latvia (US$3.28 billion) and Poland (US$3.32 billion). The trajectory spans 56 years, beginning with a modest US$0.28 billion in 1970, climbing to an all‑time peak of US$8.46 billion in 1999 during the liberalisation wave of the late 1990s, and briefly turning negative at a trough of –US$0.02 billion in 1987 amid severe macro‑economic instability. Since the 1999 high, inflows have contracted by more than half, reflecting recurring fiscal deficits, currency volatility and policy uncertainty that have deterred new entrants. Nevertheless, the 2025 figure suggests a modest recovery, supported by recent reforms aimed at improving the investment climate. Continued stabilization of the peso and further regulatory certainty could sustain this upward momentum, potentially narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking peers.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 3.91% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.56% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.20% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.20% | +1.38% | #86 |
| 2024 | 1.82% | −1.99% | #112 |
| 2023 | 3.81% | +1.41% | #63 |
| 2022 | 2.40% | +1.03% | #103 |
| 2021 | 1.37% | +0.10% | #144 |
| 2020 | 1.27% | −0.22% | #111 |
| 2019 | 1.49% | −0.75% | #136 |
| 2018 | 2.23% | +0.44% | #112 |
| 2017 | 1.79% | +1.20% | #133 |
| 2016 | 0.58% | −1.39% | #167 |
| 2015 | 1.98% | +1.01% | #117 |
| 2014 | 0.96% | −0.82% | #154 |
| 2013 | 1.78% | −1.03% | #127 |
| 2012 | 2.81% | +0.76% | #104 |
| 2011 | 2.04% | −0.63% | #130 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina 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
Argentina's fdi inflows was 3.20% in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 75.5% increase from the previous year.
Argentina's fdi inflows peaked at 8.46% in 1999.
The lowest fdi inflows in Argentina was -0.02% in 1987.
Argentina ranks 86th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Argentina's fdi inflows is projected to reach 3.20% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Argentina in 2025 was 3.20%. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_argentina_fdi-inflows,
title = {Argentina FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}