Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square in Cyprus
Cyprus: Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square was -2.40 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-2.40 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 41,205.8%
World rank
196th
of 200 countries
All-time high
12.24 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre
in 2019
All-time low
-8.19 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre
in 2020
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square in Cyprus, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in BoP, current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded -2.40 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre for foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square in 2023.
That represents a change of down 41,205.8% on the previous year and down 185.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square in Cyprus peaked at 12.24 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2019 and was at its lowest, -8.19 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, in 2020.
Cyprus ranks 196th of 200 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, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,186 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 3,203 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +46.5% |
| 1972 | 3,939 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +23.0% |
| 1973 | 4,026 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 3,506 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -12.9% |
| 1975 | 1,959 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -44.1% |
| 1976 | 3,506 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +79.0% |
| 1977 | 4,482 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +27.8% |
| 1978 | 6,172 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +37.7% |
| 1979 | 7,633 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +23.7% |
| 1980 | 9,196 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +20.5% |
| 1981 | 8,475 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -7.8% |
| 1982 | 7,740 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -8.7% |
| 1983 | 7,398 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 1984 | 5,702 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -22.9% |
| 1985 | 6,272 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 1986 | 5,013 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -20.1% |
| 1987 | 5,624 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 1988 | 6,726 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +19.6% |
| 1989 | 7,549 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 1990 | 13,703 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +81.5% |
| 1991 | 8,855 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -35.4% |
| 1992 | 11,628 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +31.3% |
| 1993 | 9,030 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -22.3% |
| 1994 | 8,136 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -9.9% |
| 1995 | 26,314 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +223.4% |
| 1996 | 25,298 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 59,147 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +133.8% |
| 1998 | 37,381 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -36.8% |
| 1999 | 87,993 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +135.4% |
| 2000 | 92,519 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 102,245 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 2002 | 119,421 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +16.8% |
| 2003 | 98,284 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -17.7% |
| 2004 | 121,087 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +23.2% |
| 2005 | 125,754 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 202,587 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +61.1% |
| 2007 | 248,338 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +22.6% |
| 2008 | 1.34 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +440.5% |
| 2009 | 7.12 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +430.6% |
| 2010 | 3.50 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -50.9% |
| 2011 | 4.54 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +29.8% |
| 2012 | 7.86 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +73.1% |
| 2013 | 2.80 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -64.3% |
| 2014 | 5.86 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +109.1% |
| 2015 | 2.96 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -49.6% |
| 2016 | 360,505 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -87.8% |
| 2017 | 4.57 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +1167.9% |
| 2018 | 8.56 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +87.3% |
| 2019 | 12.24 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +43.0% |
| 2020 | -8.19 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -166.9% |
| 2021 | 717,147 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -108.8% |
| 2022 | 5,832 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -99.2% |
| 2023 | -2.40 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -41205.8% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's -2.40 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 45,850 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre. (73 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's -2.40 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26,289 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square in Cyprus changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -41205.8% | 5,832 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -2.40 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
| 2017 | +1167.9% | 360,505 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 4.57 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
| 2008 | +440.5% | 248,338 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 1.34 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
| 2009 | +430.6% | 1.34 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 7.12 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,061 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 1,959 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 7,633 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,969 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 5,013 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 9,196 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 28,748 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 8,136 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 87,993 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 957,551 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 92,519 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 7.12 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.32 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 360,505 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 12.24 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.47 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -8.19 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 717,147 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 193 Aruba -763,661 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 194 Hungary -776,858 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 195 Ireland -2.03 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 197 Switzerland -2.92 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 198 Luxembourg -3.60 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 199 Netherlands -10.20 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Cyprus
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.45 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.57 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.038 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,144 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 11.16 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 122.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.2708 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 8,144 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 41.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square in Cyprus?
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square in Cyprus was -2.40 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 12.24 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2019.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.19 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2020.
- How does Cyprus rank for foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square?
- Cyprus ranks 196th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 185.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), note: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and D
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.