Türkiye FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Türkiye's fdi outflows was 0.50% in 2025, ranked 85th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1974–2025.
Overview
Türkiye's fdi outflows stood at 0.50% in 2025, a rise of +0.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.50% by 2025. Türkiye ranked 85th globally.
Turkey’s foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows have remained modest over the 52‑year series, rising from a zero baseline in 1974 to a peak of 0.77 % of gross capital formation in 2021 before slipping to 0.50 % in 2025, a level that places the country 85th globally. The all‑time trough of 0.00 % occurred in 1983, reflecting the early stage of outward investment during a period of economic liberalisation. The 2025 figure matches that of Moldova (0.50 %) and is only slightly below Côte d’Ivoire’s 0.51 % share, underscoring Turkey’s position among emerging economies with limited outward capital flows. Despite the recent decline from the 2021 high, the persistence of a positive outflow rate suggests a gradual consolidation of Turkish firms’ international activities. Continued improvement in the business climate, greater access to foreign markets and sustained macro‑economic stability could revive the upward trajectory of Turkey’s FDI outflows in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.47% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.49% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.50% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.50% | +0.02% | #85 |
| 2024 | 0.49% | −0.04% | #90 |
| 2023 | 0.52% | −0.01% | #97 |
| 2022 | 0.53% | −0.24% | #98 |
| 2021 | 0.77% | +0.32% | #110 |
| 2020 | 0.44% | +0.06% | #109 |
| 2019 | 0.39% | −0.07% | #85 |
| 2018 | 0.46% | +0.14% | #101 |
| 2017 | 0.31% | −0.05% | #84 |
| 2016 | 0.36% | −0.23% | #76 |
| 2015 | 0.59% | −0.16% | #92 |
| 2014 | 0.75% | +0.37% | #100 |
| 2013 | 0.38% | −0.09% | #74 |
| 2012 | 0.46% | +0.18% | #82 |
| 2011 | 0.28% | +0.09% | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Türkiye matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Türkiye's fdi outflows was 0.50% in 2025. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from the previous year.
Türkiye's fdi outflows peaked at 0.77% in 2021.
The lowest fdi outflows in Türkiye was 0.00% in 1974.
Türkiye ranks 85th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Türkiye's fdi outflows is projected to reach 0.50% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Türkiye in 2025 was 0.50%. This ranks 85th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkiye_fdi-outflows,
title = {Türkiye FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkiye/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}