West Bank and Gaza FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
West Bank and Gaza's fdi inflows was 1.16% in 2025, ranked 136th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's fdi inflows stood at 1.16% in 2025, a decline of +0.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.16% by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 136th globally.
Foreign direct investment inflows to the West Bank and Gaza have declined markedly since the mid‑1990s, falling from an all‑time peak of 5.20 billion US dollars in 1996 to a trough of 0.27 billion in 2002, and reaching just 1.16 billion in 2025, which places the territory at rank 136 globally. The 31‑year series shows a long‑term downward trajectory, with the 2025 figure matching Burundi’s 1.16 billion and remaining slightly below Guinea‑Bissau’s 1.20 billion and Kuwait’s 1.25 billion, while exceeding Korea’s 1.13 billion. The sharp post‑2002 contraction reflects heightened political instability and restricted market access, limiting investor confidence. Despite modest recent recoveries, the inflow level remains well below the 1990s peak, suggesting that without substantive improvements in security, regulatory certainty, and economic diversification, the upward momentum is unlikely to accelerate.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.15% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.16% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.16% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.16% | −0.02% | #136 |
| 2024 | 1.18% | +0.60% | #131 |
| 2023 | 0.58% | −1.04% | #148 |
| 2022 | 1.62% | −0.33% | #135 |
| 2021 | 1.95% | +1.44% | #128 |
| 2020 | 0.51% | −0.26% | #140 |
| 2019 | 0.77% | −0.52% | #154 |
| 2018 | 1.29% | +0.15% | #141 |
| 2017 | 1.14% | −0.78% | #154 |
| 2016 | 1.92% | +1.17% | #125 |
| 2015 | 0.75% | −0.39% | #151 |
| 2014 | 1.14% | −0.26% | #148 |
| 2013 | 1.40% | +0.89% | #143 |
| 2012 | 0.52% | −1.62% | #177 |
| 2011 | 2.14% | +0.28% | #123 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's fdi inflows was 1.16% in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's fdi inflows peaked at 5.20% in 1996.
The lowest fdi inflows in West Bank and Gaza was 0.27% in 2002.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 136th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's fdi inflows is projected to reach 1.16% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was 1.16%. This ranks 136th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_fdi-inflows,
title = {West Bank and Gaza FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}