Slovak Republic FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Slovak Republic's fdi outflows was 0.56% in 2025, ranked 80th globally. This represents a 64.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Slovak Republic's fdi outflows stood at 0.56% in 2025, a decline of +1.03% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.56% by 2025. Slovak Republic ranked 80th globally.
The Slovak Republic's foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows experienced significant fluctuations over the 1993-2025 period. Initially, FDI outflows remained relatively stable, averaging around 0.36 until 2012 when they plummeted to a record low of -1.30. However, the subsequent recovery led to an all-time peak of 4.51 in 2016, positioning the Slovak Republic among the top FDI outflowing countries globally. Since then, FDI outflows have steadily declined, ranking 80th globally in 2025 with a value of 0.56, mirroring the trend observed in peer countries such as São Tomé and Principe. The country's FDI outflows have largely been driven by its efforts to diversify its economy and investment portfolio. To reverse this decline and regain its position as a significant FDI outflowing country, the Slovak Republic would need to implement policies aimed at improving its business environment and attracting foreign investors, which could potentially be achieved through increased investment in infrastructure development and simplification of regulatory frameworks.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.25% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.40% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.56% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.56% | −1.03% | #80 |
| 2024 | 1.59% | +2.32% | #134 |
| 2023 | -0.73% | −2.50% | #14 |
| 2022 | 1.77% | +0.77% | #130 |
| 2021 | 1.00% | −0.51% | #117 |
| 2020 | 1.51% | +1.67% | #146 |
| 2019 | -0.16% | −1.06% | #26 |
| 2018 | 0.90% | −0.66% | #122 |
| 2017 | 1.56% | −2.95% | #128 |
| 2016 | 4.51% | +2.92% | #155 |
| 2015 | 1.59% | +1.32% | #130 |
| 2014 | 0.27% | −1.01% | #65 |
| 2013 | 1.29% | +2.59% | #112 |
| 2012 | -1.30% | −4.01% | #6 |
| 2011 | 2.71% | +1.35% | #135 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovak Republic matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Slovak Republic's fdi outflows was 0.56% in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 64.9% decrease from the previous year.
Slovak Republic's fdi outflows peaked at 4.51% in 2016.
The lowest fdi outflows in Slovak Republic was -1.30% in 2012.
Slovak Republic ranks 80th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Slovak Republic's fdi outflows is projected to reach 0.56% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Slovak Republic in 2025 was 0.56%. This ranks 80th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovak-republic_fdi-outflows,
title = {Slovak Republic FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovak-republic/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}