Gabon FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Gabon's fdi inflows was 3.17% in 2025, ranked 88th globally. This represents a 42.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Gabon's fdi inflows stood at 3.17% in 2025, a decline of +2.31% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.17% by 2025. Gabon ranked 88th globally.
Gabon's foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have been highly volatile over the 56‑year series, swinging from a negative -5.01 in 1996 to a peak of 11.19 in 2020 before falling to 3.17 in 2025, ranking 88th globally. The sharp trough in the mid‑1990s coincided with a period of political instability and falling oil prices, while the 2020 high reflected renewed interest in the country’s hydrocarbon sector and the launch of several mining projects. By 2025, the inflow level is almost identical to that of peer economies such as Paraguay (3.20) and Peru (3.16), suggesting that Gabon is now competing with mid‑income, resource‑rich nations for similar investment streams. Despite the recent decline from the 2020 apex, the modest rebound from the 1990s trough indicates a degree of resilience; however, sustained diversification away from oil and improvements in the investment climate will be crucial to lift the trajectory beyond the current plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.50% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.83% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.17% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.17% | −2.31% | #88 |
| 2024 | 5.48% | −0.46% | #43 |
| 2023 | 5.94% | +0.53% | #38 |
| 2022 | 5.40% | −2.46% | #43 |
| 2021 | 7.86% | −3.32% | #33 |
| 2020 | 11.19% | +1.98% | #15 |
| 2019 | 9.20% | +1.03% | #20 |
| 2018 | 8.18% | −0.63% | #20 |
| 2017 | 8.80% | −0.07% | #24 |
| 2016 | 8.87% | +8.58% | #29 |
| 2015 | 0.29% | −6.65% | #170 |
| 2014 | 6.94% | +5.10% | #36 |
| 2013 | 1.84% | −2.10% | #122 |
| 2012 | 3.94% | −2.23% | #84 |
| 2011 | 6.17% | +2.52% | #58 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Gabon's fdi inflows was 3.17% in 2025. Ranked 88th globally. This represents a 42.2% decrease from the previous year.
Gabon's fdi inflows peaked at 11.19% in 2020.
The lowest fdi inflows in Gabon was -5.01% in 1996.
Gabon ranks 88th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gabon's fdi inflows is projected to reach 3.17% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Gabon in 2025 was 3.17%. This ranks 88th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_fdi-inflows,
title = {Gabon FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}