European Union FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
European Union's fdi inflows was -0.03% in 2025, ranked 170th globally. This represents a 102.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
European Union's fdi inflows stood at -0.03% in 2025, a decline of +1.57% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.03% by 2025. European Union ranked 170th globally.
The European Union's foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have witnessed significant fluctuations over its 56-year coverage period. At its peak in 2007, the EU attracted a substantial 10.00 billion US dollars in FDI, reflecting the region's economic resilience and attractiveness to foreign investors. Conversely, the EU's FDI inflows plummeted to a record low of -1.37 billion US dollars in 2023, underscoring the challenges posed by global economic uncertainties and trade tensions. In the most recent year, the EU's FDI inflows continued to decline, ranking #170 globally, with a value of -0.03 billion US dollars. This trend is comparable to Germany, which ranked slightly higher at -0.01 billion US dollars, but significantly worse than French Polynesia, which managed a relatively higher -0.11 billion US dollars. To reverse this decline, the EU may need to revamp its business-friendly policies and enhance its competitiveness in the global market, thereby improving its attractiveness to foreign investors and altering its downward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -0.94% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -0.49% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.03% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.03% | −1.57% | #170 |
| 2024 | 1.53% | +2.91% | #122 |
| 2023 | -1.37% | −2.78% | #180 |
| 2022 | 1.40% | −2.51% | #142 |
| 2021 | 3.91% | +2.76% | #73 |
| 2020 | 1.15% | −2.53% | #121 |
| 2019 | 3.68% | +2.85% | #75 |
| 2018 | 0.83% | −3.14% | #151 |
| 2017 | 3.98% | −1.24% | #72 |
| 2016 | 5.21% | −1.01% | #51 |
| 2015 | 6.22% | +3.25% | #46 |
| 2014 | 2.97% | −1.01% | #93 |
| 2013 | 3.98% | +0.03% | #74 |
| 2012 | 3.95% | −1.74% | #82 |
| 2011 | 5.69% | +2.41% | #63 |
Analysis
European Union's fdi inflows was -0.03% in 2025, a decline of −1.57% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -0.03% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
European Union's fdi inflows was -0.03% in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 102.2% decrease from the previous year.
European Union's fdi inflows peaked at 10.00% in 2007.
The lowest fdi inflows in European Union was -1.37% in 2023.
European Union ranks 170th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
European Union's fdi inflows is projected to reach -0.03% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of European Union in 2025 was -0.03%. This ranks 170th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_european-union_fdi-inflows,
title = {European Union FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/european-union/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}