Countries Investing the Most Abroad (FDI Outflows) (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
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Malta leads with FDI outflows (% of GDP) of 145.6%.
Luxembourg ranks #2 at 116.4%.
Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #3 at 19.7%.
Singapore ranks #4 at 15.6%.
United Arab Emirates ranks #5 at 14.0%.
Top 25 Countries by FDI Outflows (% of GDP)
| # | Country | FDI Outflows (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Malta | 145.6% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Luxembourg | 116.4% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 19.7% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Singapore | 15.6% | 2025 |
| 5 |  United Arab Emirates | 14.0% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Ireland | 11.0% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Denmark | 7.2% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Japan | 4.9% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Cyprus | 3.8% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Solomon Islands | 3.3% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Kosovo | 3.3% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Malaysia | 3.1% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Croatia | 3.0% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Andorra | 2.9% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Macao SAR, China | 2.5% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Papua New Guinea | 2.5% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Canada | 2.5% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Spain | 2.4% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Chile | 2.4% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Switzerland | 2.4% | 2025 |
| 21 |  France | 2.4% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Israel | 2.4% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Czechia | 2.2% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Korea, Rep. | 2.2% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Portugal | 2.2% | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest FDI outflows (% of GDP) in 2024?
Malta has the highest FDI outflows (% of GDP) at 145.6% in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 176 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.