World Investment Report 2025

The World Investment Report 2025 was released by the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on 19 June 2025..

• Global foreign direct investment (FDI) fell 11% to $1.5 trillion, marking the second consecutive year of double-digit decline.

India’s Performance

FDI Inflows

• India ranked 15th globally (up from 16th in 2023).
• Inflows dropped slightly to $27.6 billion in 2024 (from $28.1 billion in 2023).

Greenfield Projects

• India ranked 4th globally.
• 1,080 greenfield project announcements — despite the dip in FDI inflows.

International Project Finance

• India among the top 5 economies.
• Secured 97 international project finance deals.

FDI Outflows

• India rose to 18th position (from 23rd in 2023).
• $24 billion in outward investment in 2024 (up from $14 billion in 2023).

Global Rankings

• USA:
  • Top global FDI destination.
  • Inflows rose to $279 billion in 2024 (from $233 billion).
  • Led both greenfield announcements and project deals.
• China:
  • Fell to 4th place.
  • FDI inflows dropped 29%, losing its 2nd position from 2023.