Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Austria
Austria: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was 11,535 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Austria, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Austria stood at 11,535.
The figure is up 70.0% on the previous year and up 151.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Austria peaked at 25,484 in 2007 and was at its lowest, -9,679, in 2020.
Austria ranks 31st of 222 countries on this measure, 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 Austria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 653 | — |
| 1991 | 360 | -44.9% |
| 1992 | 1,486 | +312.6% |
| 1993 | 1,125 | -24.3% |
| 1994 | 2,076 | +84.5% |
| 1995 | 1,825 | -12.1% |
| 1996 | 4,324 | +136.9% |
| 1997 | 2,669 | -38.3% |
| 1998 | 4,572 | +71.3% |
| 1999 | 2,974 | -34.9% |
| 2000 | 8,501 | +185.8% |
| 2001 | 5,689 | -33.1% |
| 2002 | 138.35 | -97.6% |
| 2003 | 6,195 | +4377.9% |
| 2004 | 3,184 | -48.6% |
| 2005 | 10,784 | +238.7% |
| 2006 | 4,755 | -55.9% |
| 2007 | 25,484 | +436.0% |
| 2008 | 7,226 | -71.6% |
| 2009 | 9,268 | +28.3% |
| 2010 | 2,575 | -72.2% |
| 2011 | 10,616 | +312.2% |
| 2012 | 3,989 | -62.4% |
| 2013 | 4,053 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 4,580 | +13.0% |
| 2015 | 2,605 | -43.1% |
| 2016 | -7,917 | -403.9% |
| 2017 | 15,972 | -301.7% |
| 2018 | 5,918 | -62.9% |
| 2019 | 4,942 | -16.5% |
| 2020 | -9,679 | -295.9% |
| 2021 | 18,296 | -289.0% |
| 2022 | 16,521 | -9.7% |
| 2023 | 6,785 | -58.9% |
| 2024 | 11,535 | +70.0% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 11,535 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,309, 3.5× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Austria's 11,535 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,342, 4.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Austria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +4377.9% | 138.35 | 6,195 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,206 | 360 | 4,572 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,123 | 138.35 | 25,484 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,733 | -7,917 | 15,972 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,691 | -9,679 | 18,296 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More economy & growth data for Austria
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.801 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.9157 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -6.07 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0105 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -658.85 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -11.68 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -185.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0202 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,269 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 50.93 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Austria?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Austria was 11,535 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 25,484 in 2007.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was -9,679 in 2020.
- How does Austria rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Austria ranks 31st out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria 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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