Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Argentina
Argentina: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was 11,431 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11,431
Change on year
down 52.1%
World rank
32nd
of 222 countries
All-time high
23,988
in 1999
All-time low
1,652
in 2003
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Argentina, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Argentina is 11,431, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 52.1% on the previous year and up 125.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Argentina peaked at 23,988 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1,652, in 2003.
That places Argentina 32nd out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,836 | — |
| 1991 | 2,439 | +32.8% |
| 1992 | 4,431 | +81.7% |
| 1993 | 2,793 | -37.0% |
| 1994 | 3,635 | +30.1% |
| 1995 | 5,609 | +54.3% |
| 1996 | 6,949 | +23.9% |
| 1997 | 9,160 | +31.8% |
| 1998 | 7,291 | -20.4% |
| 1999 | 23,988 | +229.0% |
| 2000 | 10,418 | -56.6% |
| 2001 | 2,166 | -79.2% |
| 2002 | 2,149 | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 1,652 | -23.1% |
| 2004 | 4,125 | +149.7% |
| 2005 | 5,265 | +27.7% |
| 2006 | 5,537 | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 6,473 | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 9,726 | +50.2% |
| 2009 | 4,017 | -58.7% |
| 2010 | 11,333 | +182.1% |
| 2011 | 10,840 | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 15,324 | +41.4% |
| 2013 | 9,822 | -35.9% |
| 2014 | 5,065 | -48.4% |
| 2015 | 11,759 | +132.1% |
| 2016 | 3,260 | -72.3% |
| 2017 | 11,517 | +253.3% |
| 2018 | 11,717 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 6,649 | -43.2% |
| 2020 | 4,884 | -26.5% |
| 2021 | 6,658 | +36.3% |
| 2022 | 15,201 | +128.3% |
| 2023 | 23,866 | +57.0% |
| 2024 | 11,431 | -52.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 11,431 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 926.87, 12.3× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 11,431 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 592.29, 19.3× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,813 | 1,836 | 23,988 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,153 | 1,652 | 10,418 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,729 | 3,260 | 15,324 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,408 | 4,884 | 23,866 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More economy & growth data for Argentina
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.73 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 2.83 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0041 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 61.81 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.13 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -73.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0046 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 68.36 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 38.7 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Argentina?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Argentina was 11,431 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 23,988 in 1999.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,652 in 2003.
- How does Argentina rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Argentina ranks 32nd out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina 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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