Singapore FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Singapore's fdi inflows was 28.73% in 2025, ranked 4th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Singapore's fdi inflows stood at 28.73% in 2025, a rise of +0.97% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 28.73% by 2025. Singapore ranked 4th globally.
Singapore's foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have experienced a notable trajectory over the past 56 years, with the country emerging as a significant hub for global capital flows. The latest figure of 28.73 billion US dollars in 2025 solidifies Singapore's position as the fourth-largest recipient of FDI globally. Notably, this value is lower than the all-time peak of 33.30 billion US dollars recorded in 2021, indicating a slight decline in recent years. Conversely, the all-time trough of 3.65 billion US dollars in 1976 highlights the significant progress Singapore has made in attracting foreign investment since its early years. In comparison, Hong Kong SAR, China, another prominent financial center, also experienced a peak in 2021 with 34.81 billion US dollars in FDI inflows, though its 2025 value of 30.23 billion US dollars lags behind Singapore's. A continued expansion of Singapore's business-friendly policies and strategic location may help sustain its position as a top FDI destination, potentially offsetting the impact of global economic fluctuations and trade policies on its attractiveness to foreign investors.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 29.28% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 29.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 28.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 28.73% | +0.97% | #4 |
| 2024 | 27.76% | +1.54% | #5 |
| 2023 | 26.21% | −3.20% | #5 |
| 2022 | 29.41% | −3.89% | #4 |
| 2021 | 33.30% | +10.46% | #3 |
| 2020 | 22.84% | −5.49% | #6 |
| 2019 | 28.33% | +6.21% | #6 |
| 2018 | 22.12% | −7.55% | #6 |
| 2017 | 29.67% | +9.29% | #7 |
| 2016 | 20.38% | −2.28% | #12 |
| 2015 | 22.65% | +0.84% | #11 |
| 2014 | 21.82% | +0.88% | #8 |
| 2013 | 20.93% | +2.19% | #10 |
| 2012 | 18.74% | +1.15% | #14 |
| 2011 | 17.60% | −5.47% | #13 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Singapore's fdi inflows was 28.73% in 2025. Ranked 4th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from the previous year.
Singapore's fdi inflows peaked at 33.30% in 2021.
The lowest fdi inflows in Singapore was 3.65% in 1976.
Singapore ranks 4th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Singapore's fdi inflows is projected to reach 28.73% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Singapore in 2025 was 28.73%. This ranks 4th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Singapore FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/singapore/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}