Kiribati FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Kiribati's fdi inflows was 2.79% in 2025, ranked 97th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2025.
Overview
Kiribati's fdi inflows stood at 2.79% in 2025, a rise of +0.17% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.79% by 2025. Kiribati ranked 97th globally.
Kiribati’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have remained modest throughout the 47‑year series, rising from a zero baseline in 1979 to a latest 2025 level of 2.79 billion US dollars, which places the nation at rank 97 globally. The apex of inflows occurred in 2009 when FDI reached 3.56 billion, but the following year saw a sharp reversal to a trough of ‑3.99 billion, reflecting a brief but pronounced outflow amid the global financial crisis. Compared with peers of similar rank, Kiribati’s recent inflow is closely aligned with Turkmenistan’s 2.80 billion and Spain’s 2.75 billion, indicating that its attraction of investment is comparable to these economies despite its small size and geographic isolation. The post‑crisis recovery has been gradual, and the modest upward trajectory since the trough suggests a nascent resilience. Continued diversification of the economy and improved investment climate could sustain the incremental rise in FDI, potentially lifting Kiribati above its current global position.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 3.64% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.22% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.79% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.79% | +0.17% | #97 |
| 2024 | 2.62% | +0.85% | #86 |
| 2023 | 1.77% | +0.19% | #113 |
| 2022 | 1.58% | +1.22% | #136 |
| 2021 | 0.36% | −0.83% | #167 |
| 2020 | 1.19% | +1.45% | #117 |
| 2019 | -0.26% | +0.23% | #178 |
| 2018 | -0.49% | −0.84% | #175 |
| 2017 | 0.35% | −0.52% | #174 |
| 2016 | 0.88% | +1.30% | #153 |
| 2015 | -0.43% | −1.74% | #184 |
| 2014 | 1.31% | +0.90% | #143 |
| 2013 | 0.42% | +1.57% | #169 |
| 2012 | -1.15% | −0.97% | #191 |
| 2011 | -0.18% | +3.81% | #186 |
Analysis
Kiribati's fdi inflows was 2.79% in 2025, a rise of +0.17% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 2.79% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kiribati's fdi inflows was 2.79% in 2025. Ranked 97th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from the previous year.
Kiribati's fdi inflows peaked at 3.56% in 2009.
The lowest fdi inflows in Kiribati was -3.99% in 2010.
Kiribati ranks 97th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kiribati's fdi inflows is projected to reach 2.79% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Kiribati in 2025 was 2.79%. This ranks 97th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kiribati_fdi-inflows,
title = {Kiribati FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kiribati/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}