• The report highlighted that this increase in FDI inflows is mainly attributed to large investments in services such as: Information Technology (IT), Research & Development (R&D); and manufacturing, supported by policies aimed at integrating the country into global supply chains.

Key Findings:
Global FDI: The report revealed that global FDI reached USD 1.61 trillion in 2025, marking an increase of 14%  compared to 1.4 trillion recorded in 2024.
Key Driver for Global FDI: The report highlighted that over  USD 140 billion increase in global FDI was mainly driven by global financial centres led by countries like: the United Kingdom (UK), Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Ireland.

• Excluding these ‘conduit flows’, global FDI  would increase by only about 5%.

FDI Share of Different Economies: The large share of global FDI inflows went to developed economies, which saw an increase of 43%, amounting to USD 728 billion, driven by Europe and financial hubs for instance: the European Union (EU) registered 56% increase, supported by large cross-border acquisitions and a rebound  in major economies like: Germany, France and Italy.

• In contrast, the FDI inflows of developing economies decreased by 2% to an estimated USD 877 billion (which accounted for 55% of global flows).
• Three-Quarters of the Least Developed economies witnessed stagnant or declining inflows.

About United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD):
Secretary-General- Rebeca Grynspan
Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland
Established- 1964