Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was 15,226 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Republic of Korea, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Republic of Korea is 15,226, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 20.0% on the previous year and up 64.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Republic of Korea peaked at 25,045 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 832.3, in 1993.
That places Republic of Korea 25th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,046 | — |
| 1991 | 1,455 | +39.2% |
| 1992 | 1,002 | -31.2% |
| 1993 | 832.3 | -16.9% |
| 1994 | 1,137 | +36.6% |
| 1995 | 2,487 | +118.8% |
| 1996 | 2,783 | +11.9% |
| 1997 | 3,301 | +18.6% |
| 1998 | 5,989 | +81.4% |
| 1999 | 10,726 | +79.1% |
| 2000 | 11,509 | +7.3% |
| 2001 | 6,522 | -43.3% |
| 2002 | 5,475 | -16.1% |
| 2003 | 7,010 | +28.0% |
| 2004 | 13,294 | +89.6% |
| 2005 | 13,643 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 9,162 | -32.8% |
| 2007 | 8,827 | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 11,188 | +26.7% |
| 2009 | 9,022 | -19.4% |
| 2010 | 9,497 | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 9,773 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 9,496 | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 12,767 | +34.4% |
| 2014 | 9,274 | -27.4% |
| 2015 | 4,104 | -55.7% |
| 2016 | 12,104 | +194.9% |
| 2017 | 17,913 | +48.0% |
| 2018 | 12,183 | -32.0% |
| 2019 | 9,634 | -20.9% |
| 2020 | 8,765 | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 22,060 | +151.7% |
| 2022 | 25,045 | +13.5% |
| 2023 | 19,042 | -24.0% |
| 2024 | 15,226 | -20.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,076 | 832.3 | 10,726 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,565 | 5,475 | 13,643 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,674 | 4,104 | 17,913 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,028 | 8,765 | 25,045 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Republic of Korea?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Republic of Korea was 15,226 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 25,045 in 2022.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 832.3 in 1993.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Republic of Korea ranks 25th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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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