Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) was 578.45 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Antigua and Barbuda, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Antigua and Barbuda is 578.45 million current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.8% on the previous year and up 465.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 717.64 million current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 30.48 million current US$, in 1993.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 133rd of 224 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | million current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 117.5 million current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 109.58 million current US$ | -6.7% |
| 1992 | 39.3 million current US$ | -64.1% |
| 1993 | 30.48 million current US$ | -22.4% |
| 1994 | 49.58 million current US$ | +62.6% |
| 1995 | 62.97 million current US$ | +27.0% |
| 1996 | 38.7 million current US$ | -38.5% |
| 1997 | 45.89 million current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1998 | 45.55 million current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 103.58 million current US$ | +127.4% |
| 2000 | 86.23 million current US$ | -16.8% |
| 2001 | 196.9 million current US$ | +128.3% |
| 2002 | 131.73 million current US$ | -33.1% |
| 2003 | 332.64 million current US$ | +152.5% |
| 2004 | 160.73 million current US$ | -51.7% |
| 2005 | 441.93 million current US$ | +174.9% |
| 2006 | 717.64 million current US$ | +62.4% |
| 2007 | 676.41 million current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 317.57 million current US$ | -53.1% |
| 2009 | 161.29 million current US$ | -49.2% |
| 2010 | 193.36 million current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2011 | 130.32 million current US$ | -32.6% |
| 2012 | 266.14 million current US$ | +104.2% |
| 2013 | 199.12 million current US$ | -25.2% |
| 2014 | 102.31 million current US$ | -48.6% |
| 2015 | 279.06 million current US$ | +172.8% |
| 2016 | 210.42 million current US$ | -24.6% |
| 2017 | 279.94 million current US$ | +33.0% |
| 2018 | 385.11 million current US$ | +37.6% |
| 2019 | 236.75 million current US$ | -38.5% |
| 2020 | 90.86 million current US$ | -61.6% |
| 2021 | 597.38 million current US$ | +557.5% |
| 2022 | 681.05 million current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2023 | 679.07 million current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 578.45 million current US$ | -14.8% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 578.45 million current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,309 million current US$, 17% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 578.45 million current US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 592.29 million current US$, 98% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Antigua and Barbuda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +557.5% | 90.86 million current US$ | 597.38 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 64.31 million current US$ | 30.48 million current US$ | 117.5 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 322.31 million current US$ | 86.23 million current US$ | 717.64 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 228.25 million current US$ | 102.31 million current US$ | 385.11 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 525.36 million current US$ | 90.86 million current US$ | 681.05 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
More economy & growth data for Antigua and Barbuda
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -34.26 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.34 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.78 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -15.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 3.64 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -19.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 2.65 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Antigua and Barbuda was 578.45 million current US$ in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 717.64 million current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.48 million current US$ in 1993.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 133rd out of 224 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 465.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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