Countries Attracting the Most Foreign Direct Investment (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
Foreign direct investment signals confidence in an economy. Here are the 25 countries attracting the most FDI relative to GDP in 2024.
Malta leads with FDI inflows (% of GDP) of 170.1%.
Suriname ranks #2 at 45.1%.
Cayman Islands ranks #3 at 40.9%.
Guyana ranks #4 at 35.0%.
Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #5 at 30.8%.
Top 25 Countries by FDI Inflows (% of GDP)
| # | Country | FDI Inflows (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Malta | 170.1% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Suriname | 45.1% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Cayman Islands | 40.9% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Guyana | 35.0% | 2024 |
| 5 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 30.8% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Cyprus | 27.1% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Singapore | 26.3% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Palau | 21.5% | 2024 |
| 9 |  Mozambique | 15.4% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Namibia | 14.2% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Timor-Leste | 13.3% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Mauritania | 13.2% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Antigua and Barbuda | 12.1% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Grenada | 12.0% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Mongolia | 11.7% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Oman | 11.6% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Maldives | 11.4% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Seychelles | 10.1% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Kosovo | 10.0% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Cambodia | 9.9% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Liberia | 9.9% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Gambia, The | 9.7% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Zambia | 9.3% | 2024 |
| 24 |  St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 8.9% | 2025 |
| 25 |  New Caledonia | 8.5% | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest FDI inflows (% of GDP) in 2024?
Malta has the highest FDI inflows (% of GDP) at 170.1% in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 196 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.