West Bank and Gaza FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
West Bank and Gaza's fdi outflows was 0.11% in 2025, ranked 119th globally. This represents a 39.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's fdi outflows stood at 0.11% in 2025, a rise of +0.03% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.11% by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 119th globally.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows from the West Bank and Gaza have contracted sharply since the early 2000s, falling from an all‑time peak of 9.73 in 2002 to a trough of –2.13 in 2011, before stabilising at a modest 0.11 in 2025, ranking 119th globally. Over the 31‑year series, the region’s outflows are consistently lower than those of peer economies such as Sri Lanka (0.12) and Rwanda (0.12), reflecting a limited capacity to invest abroad amid political uncertainty and constrained fiscal space. The steep decline after 2002 coincides with heightened conflict and restrictions on movement, which curtailed both private sector profitability and public‑sector financing for overseas projects. Although the 2025 figure suggests a modest rebound, the trajectory remains vulnerable to security developments, donor policy shifts and domestic economic reforms; sustained improvement will likely depend on greater political stability and the creation of an enabling environment for private capital to expand beyond local borders.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.23% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.17% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.11% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.11% | +0.03% | #119 |
| 2024 | 0.08% | +0.06% | #43 |
| 2023 | 0.02% | +0.43% | #41 |
| 2022 | -0.41% | −0.73% | #19 |
| 2021 | 0.32% | +0.70% | #87 |
| 2020 | -0.38% | −0.05% | #26 |
| 2019 | -0.33% | +0.11% | #21 |
| 2018 | -0.44% | −0.40% | #22 |
| 2017 | -0.04% | +0.25% | #26 |
| 2016 | -0.29% | −0.83% | #18 |
| 2015 | 0.54% | −0.80% | #88 |
| 2014 | 1.34% | +1.60% | #119 |
| 2013 | -0.26% | −0.53% | #16 |
| 2012 | 0.28% | +2.41% | #62 |
| 2011 | -2.13% | −2.73% | #7 |
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 outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's fdi outflows was 0.11% in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 39.3% increase from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's fdi outflows peaked at 9.73% in 2002.
The lowest fdi outflows in West Bank and Gaza was -2.13% in 2011.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 119th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's fdi outflows is projected to reach 0.11% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was 0.11%. This ranks 119th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_fdi-outflows,
title = {West Bank and Gaza FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}