Major Countries FDI Inflows (% GDP) Ranking (2024)

In 2024, FDI inflows (% GDP) among major countries was highest in Brazil at 3.26%, followed by Australia at 3.15% and Canada at 2.77%. The average FDI inflows (% GDP) across major countries was 0.57%, the median was 1.07%, and Switzerland recorded the lowest FDI inflows (% GDP) at -11.96%, according to the World Bank.

Data is available for the period 1970 to 2024 across 20 major countries.

Frequency : Yearly
Rank Country Current Value Previous Value Year
1 3.26% 2.85% 2024
2 3.15% 1.88% 2024
3 2.77% 1.94% 2024
4 2.37% 1.71% 2024
5 1.89% 2.65% 2024
6 1.75% 0.29% 2024
7 1.73% 1.57% 2024
8 1.33% 1.26% 2024
9 1.27% 1.87% 2024
10 1.11% 1.5% 2023
11 1.02% 1.71% 2024
12 0.92% 1.82% 2024
13 0.85% 0.95% 2024
14 0.71% 0.77% 2024
15 0.43% 0.48% 2024
16 0.1% 0.28% 2024
17 0.1% 0.41% 2024
18 -0.38% -0.48% 2024
19 -1.1% -26.77% 2024
Major Countries FDI Inflows (% GDP) Ranking (2024) : Definition
FDI Inflows (% GDP) measures net foreign direct investment inflows for the period, expressed as a percentage of nominal GDP for that year; flows are typically measured in current US dollars.