United States FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
United States's fdi outflows was 1.16% in 2025, ranked 56th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
United States's fdi outflows stood at 1.16% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.16% by 2025. United States ranked 56th globally.
United States foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows have risen to 1.16 billion US$ in 2025, placing the country 56th globally according to the World Bank, and marking a modest recovery from the all‑time trough of –0.64 billion US$ recorded in 2018. The post‑2008 era saw the highest outflow level of 3.62 billion US$ in 2007, after which a prolonged decline set in, reaching its nadir in the late 2010s before the recent uptick. Over the 56‑year series that begins in 1970 with an initial outflow of 0.60 billion US$, the United States has experienced considerable volatility, reflecting shifts in corporate strategies, exchange‑rate movements and geopolitical tensions. Its 2025 figure is comparable to peers such as China (1.07 billion US$) and Montenegro (1.22 billion US$), underscoring a convergence among major economies in outward investment intensity. Continued improvement in domestic productivity and a stable regulatory environment could sustain the gradual upward trend in U.S. FDI outflows.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.04% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.10% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.16% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.16% | +0.04% | #56 |
| 2024 | 1.12% | −0.17% | #124 |
| 2023 | 1.29% | −0.23% | #128 |
| 2022 | 1.52% | +0.05% | #125 |
| 2021 | 1.47% | +0.13% | #126 |
| 2020 | 1.34% | +0.80% | #145 |
| 2019 | 0.54% | +1.17% | #97 |
| 2018 | -0.64% | −2.74% | #16 |
| 2017 | 2.10% | +0.50% | #142 |
| 2016 | 1.60% | −0.06% | #127 |
| 2015 | 1.66% | −0.55% | #133 |
| 2014 | 2.21% | −0.12% | #137 |
| 2013 | 2.33% | +0.01% | #135 |
| 2012 | 2.32% | −0.48% | #135 |
| 2011 | 2.80% | +0.47% | #138 |
Analysis
United States's fdi outflows was 1.16% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.16% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's fdi outflows was 1.16% in 2025. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
United States's fdi outflows peaked at 3.62% in 2007.
The lowest fdi outflows in United States was -0.64% in 2018.
United States ranks 56th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
United States's fdi outflows is projected to reach 1.16% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of United States in 2025 was 1.16%. This ranks 56th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_fdi-outflows,
title = {United States FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}