Dominica FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Dominica's fdi outflows was -0.05% in 2025, ranked 146th globally. This represents a 11.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Dominica's fdi outflows stood at -0.05% in 2025, a rise of +0.01% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.05% by 2025. Dominica ranked 146th globally.
Dominica’s foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows have been modest and volatile over the 39‑year series, moving from a zero baseline in 1977 to a pronounced negative balance of –0.05 in 2025, ranking 146th globally. The most optimistic episode occurred in 2013 when outflows peaked at 0.81, but this was quickly eclipsed by a deep trough of –1.97 in 2015, reflecting a sharp reversal of capital flows during that period. Compared with peers of similar rank, Dominica’s 2025 outflow is slightly lower than Qatar’s –0.04 and marginally above Lao PDR’s –0.07, suggesting that the island’s net capital exodus remains comparable to other small economies facing limited investment opportunities. The persistent negativity since the 2015 trough indicates that outward investment continues to outweigh inbound inflows, a pattern that could be altered by policy measures aimed at attracting foreign investors, improving the business climate, or diversifying the export base, any of which might reverse the current downward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -0.12% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -0.08% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.05% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.05% | +0.01% | #146 |
| 2024 | -0.06% | −0.12% | #20 |
| 2023 | 0.06% | +0.18% | #50 |
| 2022 | -0.12% | −0.53% | #26 |
| 2021 | 0.41% | +0.49% | #94 |
| 2020 | -0.07% | −0.08% | #37 |
| 2019 | 0.01% | −0.00% | #39 |
| 2018 | 0.01% | +0.20% | #49 |
| 2017 | -0.19% | −0.33% | #21 |
| 2016 | 0.14% | +2.12% | #54 |
| 2015 | -1.97% | −1.67% | #6 |
| 2014 | -0.31% | −1.12% | #14 |
| 2013 | 0.81% | +1.12% | #97 |
| 2012 | -0.31% | −0.01% | #12 |
| 2011 | -0.30% | +0.00% | #13 |
Analysis
Dominica's fdi outflows was -0.05% in 2025, a rise of +0.01% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -0.05% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominica's fdi outflows was -0.05% in 2025. Ranked 146th globally. This represents a 11.2% increase from the previous year.
Dominica's fdi outflows peaked at 0.81% in 2013.
The lowest fdi outflows in Dominica was -1.97% in 2015.
Dominica ranks 146th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominica's fdi outflows is projected to reach -0.05% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Dominica in 2025 was -0.05%. This ranks 146th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominica_fdi-outflows,
title = {Dominica FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominica/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}