Direct investment in Russia
Russia: Direct investment was 276.35 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment in Russia, 1993–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment in Russia is 276.35 billion US dollar, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and down 26.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment in Russia peaked at 501.16 billion US dollar in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.08 billion US dollar, in 1999.
That places Russia 30th out of 164 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment in Russia, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2.28 billion US dollar | — |
| 1994 | 2.27 billion US dollar | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 2.42 billion US dollar | +6.5% |
| 1996 | 2.69 billion US dollar | +11.0% |
| 1997 | 2.79 billion US dollar | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 2.70 billion US dollar | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 1.08 billion US dollar | -60.2% |
| 2000 | 20.07 billion US dollar | +1765.3% |
| 2001 | 44.15 billion US dollar | +120.0% |
| 2002 | 62.22 billion US dollar | +40.9% |
| 2003 | 90.69 billion US dollar | +45.7% |
| 2004 | 107.09 billion US dollar | +18.1% |
| 2005 | 140.78 billion US dollar | +31.5% |
| 2006 | 234.63 billion US dollar | +66.7% |
| 2007 | 365.80 billion US dollar | +55.9% |
| 2008 | 198.44 billion US dollar | -45.8% |
| 2009 | 298.36 billion US dollar | +50.4% |
| 2010 | 361.12 billion US dollar | +21.0% |
| 2011 | 361.75 billion US dollar | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 409.57 billion US dollar | +13.2% |
| 2013 | 479.50 billion US dollar | +17.1% |
| 2014 | 414.41 billion US dollar | -13.6% |
| 2015 | 375.03 billion US dollar | -9.5% |
| 2016 | 426.61 billion US dollar | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 477.21 billion US dollar | +11.9% |
| 2018 | 435.86 billion US dollar | -8.7% |
| 2019 | 501.16 billion US dollar | +15.0% |
| 2020 | 471.84 billion US dollar | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 487.00 billion US dollar | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 381.19 billion US dollar | -21.7% |
| 2023 | 315.35 billion US dollar | -17.3% |
| 2024 | 271.44 billion US dollar | -13.9% |
| 2025 | 276.35 billion US dollar | +1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.32 billion US dollar | 1.08 billion US dollar | 2.79 billion US dollar | 7 |
| 2000s | 156.22 billion US dollar | 20.07 billion US dollar | 365.80 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 424.22 billion US dollar | 361.12 billion US dollar | 501.16 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 367.20 billion US dollar | 271.44 billion US dollar | 487.00 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More economy & growth data for Russia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.54 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 5.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 76.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 1.37 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 0.9638 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.589 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 10,512 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 0.964 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 36.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment in Russia?
- Direct investment in Russia was 276.35 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 501.16 billion US dollar in 2019.
- What is the lowest direct investment recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.08 billion US dollar in 1999.
- How does Russia rank for direct investment?
- Russia ranks 30th out of 164 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.