Mongolia FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Mongolia's fdi outflows was 0.31% in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 32.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2025.
Overview
Mongolia's fdi outflows stood at 0.31% in 2025, a rise of +0.08% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.31% by 2025. Mongolia ranked 98th globally.
Mongolia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows have remained modest, standing at 0.31 billion US dollars in 2025, which places the country 98th in the global ranking. The trajectory spans 29 years of data, beginning with a zero‑outflow baseline in 1981 and reaching an all‑time high of 1.59 billion in 2006 before returning to a trough of 0.00 in 1988. Throughout the period, annual outflows have hovered near the low‑single‑digit level, mirroring the experiences of peers such as Nicaragua (0.31) and Mozambique (0.31) that occupy similar positions in the ranking. The limited scale of outward investment reflects Mongolia’s relatively small domestic capital base and a focus on attracting rather than exporting capital. Continued diversification of the economy and improvements in the investment climate could stimulate higher outflows, potentially shifting the long‑term trend upward.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.25% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.28% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.31% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.31% | +0.08% | #98 |
| 2024 | 0.23% | −0.14% | #63 |
| 2023 | 0.37% | −0.07% | #84 |
| 2022 | 0.44% | −0.30% | #92 |
| 2021 | 0.74% | +0.55% | #109 |
| 2020 | 0.20% | −0.70% | #78 |
| 2019 | 0.89% | +0.68% | #117 |
| 2018 | 0.21% | −0.21% | #78 |
| 2017 | 0.42% | +0.29% | #90 |
| 2016 | 0.13% | +0.03% | #53 |
| 2015 | 0.10% | −0.78% | #54 |
| 2014 | 0.88% | +0.55% | #107 |
| 2013 | 0.33% | −0.20% | #69 |
| 2012 | 0.53% | −0.38% | #84 |
| 2011 | 0.91% | +0.04% | #110 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mongolia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mongolia's fdi outflows was 0.31% in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 32.8% increase from the previous year.
Mongolia's fdi outflows peaked at 1.59% in 2006.
The lowest fdi outflows in Mongolia was 0.00% in 1981.
Mongolia ranks 98th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mongolia's fdi outflows is projected to reach 0.31% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Mongolia in 2025 was 0.31%. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mongolia_fdi-outflows,
title = {Mongolia FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mongolia/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}