Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was 53,599 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in British Virgin Islands, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in British Virgin Islands stood at 53,599.
The figure is up 34.4% on the previous year and up 32.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in British Virgin Islands peaked at 104,805 in 2013 and was at its lowest, -7,143, in 2005.
That places British Virgin Islands 9th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18.35 | — |
| 1991 | 4.86 | -73.5% |
| 1992 | -131.22 | -2800.0% |
| 1993 | 675.98 | -615.2% |
| 1994 | 677.51 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | -576.71 | -185.1% |
| 1996 | 1,110 | -292.4% |
| 1997 | 3,637 | +227.8% |
| 1998 | 8,778 | +141.4% |
| 1999 | 7,915 | -9.8% |
| 2000 | 8,073 | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 3,791 | -53.0% |
| 2002 | 5,452 | +43.8% |
| 2003 | 9,660 | +77.2% |
| 2004 | 28,310 | +193.1% |
| 2005 | -7,143 | -125.2% |
| 2006 | 12,029 | -268.4% |
| 2007 | 37,163 | +208.9% |
| 2008 | 52,554 | +41.4% |
| 2009 | 42,213 | -19.7% |
| 2010 | 42,387 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 50,788 | +19.8% |
| 2012 | 61,122 | +20.3% |
| 2013 | 104,805 | +71.5% |
| 2014 | 40,462 | -61.4% |
| 2015 | 66,713 | +64.9% |
| 2016 | 49,023 | -26.5% |
| 2017 | 39,610 | -19.2% |
| 2018 | 34,390 | -13.2% |
| 2019 | 39,103 | +13.7% |
| 2020 | 39,620 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 39,362 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 38,119 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 39,889 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 53,599 | +34.4% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 53,599 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,309, 16.2× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 53,599 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 592.29, 90.5× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in British Virgin Islands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -2800.0% | 4.86 | -131.22 |
| 1993 | +615.2% | -131.22 | 675.98 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,211 | -576.71 | 8,778 | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,210 | -7,143 | 52,554 | 10 |
| 2010s | 52,840 | 34,390 | 104,805 | 10 |
| 2020s | 42,118 | 38,119 | 53,599 | 5 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
More economy & growth data for British Virgin Islands
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 53.60 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows 59.45 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.36 million BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 34.37 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.51 million BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows 53.60 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 59.45 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$ per capita 39,658 USD (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Annual growth Standard Local Currency, 2015 3.72 % (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Annual growth Standard Local Currency 3.95 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in British Virgin Islands?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in British Virgin Islands was 53,599 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 104,805 in 2013.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -7,143 in 2005.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 9th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands 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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