FDI by counterpart area and by economic activity, BMD4 and historical in Iceland
Iceland: FDI by counterpart area and by economic activity, BMD4 and historical was -2,460 Reported currency in 2024. ◆ Volatile
FDI by counterpart area and by economic activity, BMD4 and historical in Iceland, 2005–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Reported currency.
Analysis
Iceland recorded -2,460 Reported currency for fdi by counterpart area and by economic activity, bmd4 and historical in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 125.1% on the previous year and down 85.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fdi by counterpart area and by economic activity, bmd4 and historical in Iceland peaked at 41,902 Reported currency in 2022 and was at its lowest, -10,446 Reported currency, in 2019.
That places Iceland 18th out of 20 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
FDI by counterpart area and by economic activity, BMD4 and historical in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Reported currency | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -2,932 Reported currency | — |
| 2006 | -2,637 Reported currency | -10.1% |
| 2007 | -5,711 Reported currency | +116.6% |
| 2008 | -9,115 Reported currency | +59.6% |
| 2009 | -8,223 Reported currency | -9.8% |
| 2010 | -1,247 Reported currency | -84.8% |
| 2011 | 2,102 Reported currency | -268.6% |
| 2012 | -1,323 Reported currency | -162.9% |
| 2019 | -10,446 Reported currency | +689.6% |
| 2020 | -9,270 Reported currency | -11.3% |
| 2021 | 9,847 Reported currency | -206.2% |
| 2022 | 41,902 Reported currency | +325.5% |
| 2023 | -1,093 Reported currency | -102.6% |
| 2024 | -2,460 Reported currency | +125.1% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's -2,460 Reported currency is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 889.62 Reported currency. (17 countries reporting)
- Iceland's -2,460 Reported currency is below the median for high income countries, which is 889.62 Reported currency. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -5,724 Reported currency | -9,115 Reported currency | -2,637 Reported currency | 5 |
| 2010s | -2,729 Reported currency | -10,446 Reported currency | 2,102 Reported currency | 4 |
| 2020s | 7,785 Reported currency | -9,270 Reported currency | 41,902 Reported currency | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More economy & growth data for Iceland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.96 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.48 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -851.71 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0221 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2,170 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -201.70 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -107.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0052 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -514.02 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 20.76 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fdi by counterpart area and by economic activity, bmd4 and historical in Iceland?
- Fdi by counterpart area and by economic activity, bmd4 and historical in Iceland was -2,460 Reported currency in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest fdi by counterpart area and by economic activity, bmd4 and historical recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 41,902 Reported currency in 2022.
- What is the lowest fdi by counterpart area and by economic activity, bmd4 and historical recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -10,446 Reported currency in 2019.
- How does Iceland rank for fdi by counterpart area and by economic activity, bmd4 and historical?
- Iceland ranks 18th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fdi by counterpart area and by economic activity, bmd4 and historical rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of FDI by counterpart area and by economic activity, BMD4 and historical BMD3 — FDI income - reinvested earnings. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset FDI by counterpart area and by economic activity, BMD4 and historical BMD3 includes long time series of FDI statistics by partner country and by industry. It uses available BMD4 series and combines them with BMD3 historical series (from the unrevised OECD FDI datasets according to BMD3) as far back as 2005 and identifies breaks in series.For selected countries, breaks in series were removed as there was no significant impact of BMD4 implementation. In this dataset, inward and outward FDI flows, positions and income include resident SPEs when they exist (unless otherwise stated, see metadata attached at the reporting country level); and they are allocated to the immediate counterpart country (unless otherwise specified, see metadata attached at the reporting country level). Inward and outward FDI statistics in this datset are presented on a directional basis (unless otherwise stated, see metadata attached at the reporting country level); they are measured in USD millions, in millions of national currency and as a share of total (for FDI positions only). In 2014, many countries implemented the latest international standards for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) statistics: the OECD’s Benchmark Definition of FDI, 4th edition (BMD4); and the IMF’s Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, 6th edition (BPM6) This OECD database was launched in March 2015 which includes the data series reported by national experts according to BMD4. The data are for the most part based on balance of payments statistics published by Central Banks and Statistical Offices following the recommendations of the IMF’s BPM6 and the OECD’s BMD4. However, some of the data relate to other sources such as notifications or approvals.