5 Countries that Receive the Most Foreign Direct Investment

In this article, we will look at 5 countries that receive the most foreign direct investment. If you want to read our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 20 Countries that Receive the Most Foreign Direct Investment.

5. France

Foreign Direct Investment, Net Inflows (2022) (current USD): $105.42 billion 

Current GDP (2022): $ billion

France makes it to the top 5 countries that receive the most foreign direct investment. It is a Western European country that received a total of $105.23 billion as foreign direct investment in 2022.

4. Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China)

Foreign Direct Investment, Net Inflows (2022) (current USD): $120.95 billion

Current GDP (2022): $359.84 billion

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China, with a GDP of $359.84 billion in 2022. The country ranks 4th on our list of countries that receive the most foreign direct investment. Hong Kong received $120.95 billion as foreign direct investment in 2022.

3. Singapore

Foreign Direct Investment, Net Inflows (2022) (current USD): $140.84 billion

Current GDP (2022): $466.79 billion

Singapore is an island country situated in Southern Asia. Singapore ranks 3rd on our list of countries that receive the most foreign direct investment. It had a GDP of $466.79 billion in 2022 and received a total of $140.84 billion as foreign direct investment in 2022.

2. China

Foreign Direct Investment, Net Inflows (2022) (current USD): $180.17 billion

Current GDP (2022): $17.96 trillion

China is one of the largest Asian countries and has one of the largest populations in the world. The country received a total of $180.17 billion as foreign direct investment in 2022.

1. United States

Foreign Direct Investment, Net Inflows (2022) (current USD): $388.08 billion

Current GDP (2022): $25.44 trillion

The United States ranks at the top among countries that receive the most foreign direct investment. The country had a GDP of $25.44 trillion in 2022 and received a total of $388.08 billion as foreign direct investment in 2022. 

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