Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Estonia
Estonia: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was 783.21 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Estonia, 1992–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Estonia stood at 783.21.
The figure is down 83.0% on the previous year and up 41.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Estonia peaked at 4,617 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 81.9, in 1992.
Estonia ranks 117th of 222 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 in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 81.9 | — |
| 1993 | 161.13 | +96.7% |
| 1994 | 214.35 | +33.0% |
| 1995 | 193.32 | -9.8% |
| 1996 | 147.29 | -23.8% |
| 1997 | 267.75 | +81.8% |
| 1998 | 578.37 | +116.0% |
| 1999 | 302.78 | -47.6% |
| 2000 | 391.25 | +29.2% |
| 2001 | 539.29 | +37.8% |
| 2002 | 288.73 | -46.5% |
| 2003 | 928 | +221.4% |
| 2004 | 957.12 | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 2,799 | +192.5% |
| 2006 | 1,334 | -52.3% |
| 2007 | 2,311 | +73.2% |
| 2008 | 1,830 | -20.8% |
| 2009 | 1,839 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 1,509 | -18.0% |
| 2011 | 1,005 | -33.4% |
| 2012 | 1,565 | +55.8% |
| 2013 | 771.06 | -50.7% |
| 2014 | 553.29 | -28.2% |
| 2015 | 88.44 | -84.0% |
| 2016 | 1,023 | +1056.9% |
| 2017 | 1,287 | +25.8% |
| 2018 | 1,470 | +14.2% |
| 2019 | 3,095 | +110.5% |
| 2020 | 3,605 | +16.5% |
| 2021 | 111.07 | -96.9% |
| 2022 | 1,203 | +982.7% |
| 2023 | 4,617 | +283.9% |
| 2024 | 783.21 | -83.0% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 783.21 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,309, 24% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 783.21 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,342, 33% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Estonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +1056.9% | 88.44 | 1,023 |
| 2022 | +982.7% | 111.07 | 1,203 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 243.36 | 81.9 | 578.37 | 8 |
| 2000s | 1,322 | 288.73 | 2,799 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,237 | 88.44 | 3,095 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,064 | 111.07 | 4,617 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More economy & growth data for Estonia
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -24.28 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0005 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -17.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -838.20 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 75.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0178 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -613.4 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 17.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0519 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 1,785 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Estonia?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Estonia was 783.21 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,617 in 2023.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.9 in 1992.
- How does Estonia rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Estonia ranks 117th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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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