Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Nauru
Nauru: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was -0.2799 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-0.2799
Change on year
down 119.4%
World rank
205th
of 222 countries
All-time high
7.71
in 2018
All-time low
-9.02
in 2022
Years of data
16
2009–2024
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Nauru, 2009–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Nauru stood at -0.2799.
That represents a change of down 119.4% on the previous year and down 112.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Nauru peaked at 7.71 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -9.02, in 2022.
Nauru ranks 205th of 222 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Nauru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 7.71 | — |
| 2019 | 2.19 | -71.6% |
| 2020 | -3.33 | -252.2% |
| 2021 | 6.73 | -302.0% |
| 2022 | -9.02 | -234.0% |
| 2023 | 1.45 | -116.0% |
| 2024 | -0.2799 | -119.4% |
Nauru compared with similar countries
- Nauru's -0.2799 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,309. (68 countries reporting)
- Nauru's -0.2799 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 857.11. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.99 | 0 | 7.71 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.8901 | -9.02 | 6.73 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
- 203 Serbia and Montenegro [former] 0.001
- 204 Sudan 0 compare
- 206 Tonga -12.08 compare
- 207 French Polynesia -13.87 compare
- 208 Netherlands Antilles [former] -21.96
More economy & growth data for Nauru
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.2806 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.827 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -1.34 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.008 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -111.87 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -5.85 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -504.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0348 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -489.34 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 21.06 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Nauru?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Nauru was -0.2799 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 7.71 in 2018.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.02 in 2022.
- How does Nauru rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Nauru ranks 205th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Nauru 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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