Russian Federation FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Russian Federation's fdi inflows was -1.41% in 2025, ranked 177th globally. This represents a 227.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Russian Federation's fdi inflows stood at -1.41% in 2025, a decline of +0.98% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.41% by 2025. Russian Federation ranked 177th globally.
The Russian Federation's foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have experienced a significant decline in recent years, ranking 177th globally as of 2025 with a value of -1.41, indicating a net outflow of capital. This trend is a stark contrast to the peak of 4.50 achieved in 2008, which marked the beginning of a decade-long stagnation of FDI inflows. The country's FDI inflows have generally followed a downward trajectory since 2014, with a notable dip in 2022, where it reached an all-time low of -1.74. Compared to its regional peers, Russia's FDI inflows are lagging behind countries like Aruba, which ranked 173rd in 2025 with a value of -1.43. A sustained improvement in Russia's business environment and investment climate would be necessary to reverse this trend and attract foreign investors, potentially triggered by significant advancements in its energy sector, which could drive economic growth and stabilize the country's FDI inflows.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -2.37% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -1.89% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.41% | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.41% | −0.98% | #177 |
| 2024 | -0.43% | +0.05% | #170 |
| 2023 | -0.48% | +1.25% | #176 |
| 2022 | -1.74% | −3.95% | #185 |
| 2021 | 2.21% | +1.58% | #118 |
| 2020 | 0.63% | −1.25% | #137 |
| 2019 | 1.89% | +1.36% | #127 |
| 2018 | 0.53% | −1.28% | #163 |
| 2017 | 1.81% | −0.73% | #132 |
| 2016 | 2.55% | +2.05% | #105 |
| 2015 | 0.50% | −0.57% | #165 |
| 2014 | 1.07% | −1.95% | #151 |
| 2013 | 3.02% | +0.73% | #99 |
| 2012 | 2.29% | −0.40% | #123 |
| 2011 | 2.69% | −0.14% | #107 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Russian Federation matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Russian Federation's fdi inflows was -1.41% in 2025. Ranked 177th globally. This represents a 227.6% decrease from the previous year.
Russian Federation's fdi inflows peaked at 4.50% in 2008.
The lowest fdi inflows in Russian Federation was -1.74% in 2022.
Russian Federation ranks 177th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Russian Federation's fdi inflows is projected to reach -1.41% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Russian Federation in 2025 was -1.41%. This ranks 177th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Russian Federation FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/russian-federation/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}