Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in France
France: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was 33,736 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in France, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in France stood at 33,736.
The figure is down 20.2% on the previous year and up 3,388.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in France peaked at 76,520 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -2,574, in 2004.
That places France 15th 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 France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16,506 | — |
| 1991 | 16,166 | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 18,699 | +15.7% |
| 1993 | 16,620 | -11.1% |
| 1994 | 15,680 | -5.7% |
| 1995 | 23,562 | +50.3% |
| 1996 | 21,746 | -7.7% |
| 1997 | 23,382 | +7.5% |
| 1998 | 31,238 | +33.6% |
| 1999 | 46,545 | +49.0% |
| 2000 | 27,495 | -40.9% |
| 2001 | 15,947 | -42.0% |
| 2002 | 21,514 | +34.9% |
| 2003 | 7,855 | -63.5% |
| 2004 | -2,574 | -132.8% |
| 2005 | 33,229 | -1391.1% |
| 2006 | 25,326 | -23.8% |
| 2007 | 63,500 | +150.7% |
| 2008 | 37,593 | -40.8% |
| 2009 | 30,734 | -18.2% |
| 2010 | 13,890 | -54.8% |
| 2011 | 31,642 | +127.8% |
| 2012 | 16,062 | -49.2% |
| 2013 | 34,682 | +115.9% |
| 2014 | 967.15 | -97.2% |
| 2015 | 49,698 | +5038.6% |
| 2016 | 25,118 | -49.5% |
| 2017 | 30,981 | +23.3% |
| 2018 | 34,822 | +12.4% |
| 2019 | 21,367 | -38.6% |
| 2020 | 11,359 | -46.8% |
| 2021 | 32,663 | +187.5% |
| 2022 | 76,520 | +134.3% |
| 2023 | 42,284 | -44.7% |
| 2024 | 33,736 | -20.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 33,736 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,309, 10.2× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- France's 33,736 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,342, 14.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in France 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +5038.6% | 967.15 | 49,698 |
| 2005 | +1391.1% | -2,574 | 33,229 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23,014 | 15,680 | 46,545 | 10 |
| 2000s | 26,062 | -2,574 | 63,500 | 10 |
| 2010s | 25,923 | 967.15 | 49,698 | 10 |
| 2020s | 39,312 | 11,359 | 76,520 | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More economy & growth data for France
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.34 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 80.27 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0238 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,168 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 73.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 40.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,063 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in France?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in France was 33,736 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 76,520 in 2022.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -2,574 in 2004.
- How does France rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- France ranks 15th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,388.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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