Dominica FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Dominica's fdi inflows was 8.92% in 2025, ranked 26th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Dominica's fdi inflows stood at 8.92% in 2025, a rise of +0.21% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.92% by 2025. Dominica ranked 26th globally.
Dominica’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have risen modestly over the 49‑year series, moving from a low of 0.17 in the earliest recorded year to 8.92 in 2025, which places the island at rank 26 globally. The most pronounced surge occurred in 1995 when inflows peaked at 19.70, a level that has not been approached since the all‑time trough of 0.00 in 1980. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Dominica’s 2025 figure is just below Cambodia’s 8.94 and Lao PDR’s 8.74, yet above The Gambia’s 8.71, suggesting that the country is keeping pace with other small, developing economies that rely on tourism and niche services to attract investment. The sustained upward trajectory since the early 2000s reflects gradual improvements in the business climate and regional integration, but the gap between the current level and the 1995 peak indicates considerable headroom. Continued reforms in regulatory transparency and infrastructure development could accelerate inflows and narrow that gap in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 11.12% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 10.02% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.92% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.92% | +0.21% | #26 |
| 2024 | 8.70% | +1.42% | #22 |
| 2023 | 7.28% | +4.57% | #24 |
| 2022 | 2.72% | −2.32% | #97 |
| 2021 | 5.03% | +0.72% | #51 |
| 2020 | 4.32% | −5.47% | #50 |
| 2019 | 9.78% | −2.68% | #18 |
| 2018 | 12.46% | +8.44% | #12 |
| 2017 | 4.03% | −2.87% | #70 |
| 2016 | 6.90% | +5.67% | #38 |
| 2015 | 1.23% | −0.93% | #139 |
| 2014 | 2.16% | −4.94% | #118 |
| 2013 | 7.09% | −3.73% | #36 |
| 2012 | 10.82% | +1.34% | #23 |
| 2011 | 9.49% | −1.50% | #35 |
Analysis
Dominica's fdi inflows was 8.92% in 2025, a rise of +0.21% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 8.92% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominica's fdi inflows was 8.92% in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from the previous year.
Dominica's fdi inflows peaked at 19.70% in 1995.
The lowest fdi inflows in Dominica was 0.00% in 1978.
Dominica ranks 26th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominica's fdi inflows is projected to reach 8.92% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Dominica in 2025 was 8.92%. This ranks 26th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominica_fdi-inflows,
title = {Dominica FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominica/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}