Dominican Republic FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Dominican Republic's fdi inflows was 3.96% in 2025, ranked 71st globally. This represents a 10.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Dominican Republic's fdi inflows stood at 3.96% in 2025, a rise of +0.36% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.96% by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 71st globally.
Dominican Republic’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2025 amounted to US$3.96 billion, placing the country 71st in the world and matching the level recorded by Lithuania in the same year. After a modest decline from the 1970 level of US$4.82 billion, inflows peaked at US$6.08 billion in 1999, reflecting the liberalisation of the services sector and the expansion of tourism‑related projects, before slipping to a negative US$0.02 billion in 1982 amid regional debt crises and political instability. Over the 56‑year series, the Dominican Republic has experienced a relatively flat trajectory, with recent inflows hovering near the 2025 figure for Jordan (US$3.98 billion) and Norway (US$3.89 billion). The modest rebound from the 2022 downturn suggests that continued improvements in regulatory transparency and the diversification of export markets could sustain a gradual upward trend in FDI, provided global risk sentiment remains favourable.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 4.23% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 4.10% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.96% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.96% | +0.36% | #71 |
| 2024 | 3.60% | −0.34% | #66 |
| 2023 | 3.94% | +0.37% | #59 |
| 2022 | 3.57% | +0.04% | #79 |
| 2021 | 3.53% | +0.40% | #81 |
| 2020 | 3.13% | −0.04% | #66 |
| 2019 | 3.17% | −0.06% | #84 |
| 2018 | 3.23% | −1.32% | #75 |
| 2017 | 4.55% | +1.22% | #57 |
| 2016 | 3.33% | +0.19% | #86 |
| 2015 | 3.14% | −0.42% | #85 |
| 2014 | 3.56% | +1.00% | #76 |
| 2013 | 2.56% | −3.08% | #109 |
| 2012 | 5.64% | +1.85% | #64 |
| 2011 | 3.79% | +0.41% | #89 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominican Republic's fdi inflows was 3.96% in 2025. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 10.0% increase from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's fdi inflows peaked at 6.08% in 1999.
The lowest fdi inflows in Dominican Republic was -0.02% in 1982.
Dominican Republic ranks 71st globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominican Republic's fdi inflows is projected to reach 3.96% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 3.96%. This ranks 71st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_fdi-inflows,
title = {Dominican Republic FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}