Brunei Darussalam FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Brunei Darussalam's fdi inflows was -2.41% in 2025, ranked 182nd globally. This represents a 1,373.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Brunei Darussalam's fdi inflows stood at -2.41% in 2025, a decline of +2.60% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -2.41% by 2025. Brunei Darussalam ranked 182nd globally.
Brunei Darussalam's foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have historically been subject to significant fluctuations, with the country experiencing a notable peak in 1970 when FDI inflows reached 47.76. However, a year later, the country witnessed a substantial decline, with FDI inflows plummeting to -8.88 in 1971, marking the lowest point in the country's FDI history. Despite some fluctuations, Brunei Darussalam has struggled to sustain high levels of FDI inflows, with the latest figure standing at -2.41 in 2025, ranking 182 globally. This is comparable to the FDI inflows experienced by Iraq, another country with relatively low levels of FDI. In contrast, countries such as Switzerland have maintained relatively stable and positive FDI inflows. To reverse the current trend and improve Brunei Darussalam's FDI inflows, the country may need to reconsider its economic policies and diversify its industries to attract more foreign investors.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -4.59% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -3.50% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -2.41% | - | - |
| 2025 | -2.41% | −2.60% | #182 |
| 2024 | 0.19% | +0.56% | #164 |
| 2023 | -0.37% | +1.37% | #175 |
| 2022 | -1.74% | −3.21% | #186 |
| 2021 | 1.47% | −3.24% | #141 |
| 2020 | 4.71% | +1.94% | #45 |
| 2019 | 2.77% | −1.03% | #95 |
| 2018 | 3.80% | −0.05% | #61 |
| 2017 | 3.86% | +5.18% | #73 |
| 2016 | -1.32% | −2.65% | #186 |
| 2015 | 1.32% | −2.03% | #137 |
| 2014 | 3.36% | −0.93% | #83 |
| 2013 | 4.29% | −0.25% | #67 |
| 2012 | 4.54% | +0.81% | #73 |
| 2011 | 3.73% | +0.22% | #90 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brunei Darussalam's fdi inflows was -2.41% in 2025. Ranked 182nd globally. This represents a 1,373.8% decrease from the previous year.
Brunei Darussalam's fdi inflows peaked at 47.76% in 1970.
The lowest fdi inflows in Brunei Darussalam was -8.88% in 1971.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 182nd globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brunei Darussalam's fdi inflows is projected to reach -2.41% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was -2.41%. This ranks 182nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brunei-darussalam_fdi-inflows,
title = {Brunei Darussalam FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}