Aruba FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Aruba's fdi outflows was 2.79% in 2025, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 36.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1986–2025.
Overview
Aruba's fdi outflows stood at 2.79% in 2025, a rise of +0.74% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.79% by 2025. Aruba ranked 24th globally.
Aruba’s foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows have been highly volatile over the 40‑year series, moving from a zero baseline in 1986 to a dramatic peak of 63.66 in 1990, a period that coincided with the island’s rapid tourism‑led expansion and liberalisation of its financial sector. After a long descent, the outflow turned negative in 2014, reaching a trough of –1.26, reflecting the global financial shock and a contraction in domestic investment opportunities. By 2025 the country recorded outflows of 2.79, placing it 24th worldwide and closely matching the levels of the Solomon Islands (2.80) and Bahrain (2.72). Compared with higher‑ranked peers such as Finland (3.12) and Austria (2.68), Aruba’s modest recent outflows suggest a cautious re‑engagement with overseas projects, yet the persistence of a modest positive balance indicates that future policy aimed at strengthening export‑oriented sectors could shift the trajectory toward a more sustained increase in outward FDI.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 3.61% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.20% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.79% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.79% | +0.74% | #24 |
| 2024 | 2.06% | +0.62% | #141 |
| 2023 | 1.43% | −2.28% | #131 |
| 2022 | 3.71% | +3.88% | #149 |
| 2021 | -0.17% | −0.98% | #23 |
| 2020 | 0.81% | −0.97% | #129 |
| 2019 | 1.79% | +0.86% | #132 |
| 2018 | 0.93% | −1.76% | #124 |
| 2017 | 2.69% | +2.70% | #148 |
| 2016 | -0.01% | −0.36% | #29 |
| 2015 | 0.35% | +1.61% | #74 |
| 2014 | -1.26% | −3.06% | #9 |
| 2013 | 1.80% | +1.70% | #127 |
| 2012 | 0.11% | −0.01% | #49 |
| 2011 | 0.12% | +0.01% | #53 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Aruba matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Aruba's fdi outflows was 2.79% in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 36.0% increase from the previous year.
Aruba's fdi outflows peaked at 63.66% in 1990.
The lowest fdi outflows in Aruba was -1.26% in 2014.
Aruba ranks 24th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Aruba's fdi outflows is projected to reach 2.79% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Aruba in 2025 was 2.79%. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_aruba_fdi-outflows,
title = {Aruba FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/aruba/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}