Foreign Direct Investment (Year-to-Date) measures the total value of investments made by foreign entities into a country's domestic assets from the start of the current year compared to the same period in the previous year. This indicator is a critical gauge of a nation's economic attractiveness and the level of confidence international investors have in its long-term growth prospects. It typically includes investments in manufacturing, infrastructure, and services, reflecting real economic integration. A rising FDI figure suggests a robust economic environment and can lead to increased employment and technological transfers.
The indicator is calculated by summing all foreign capital inflows intended for long-term business interests, such as establishing new operations or acquiring significant stakes in local companies, from January 1st to the reporting month. This total is then compared as a percentage change against the cumulative total from the same timeframe in the prior year.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | -6.20 | -6.00 | -0.20 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | -5.00 | -9.00 | +4.00 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | -8.60 | -11.00 | +2.40 |
| May 25, 2026 | -10.30 | -6.80 | -3.50 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | -7.30 | -5.40 | -1.90 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | -5.70 | -5.00 | -0.70 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | -5.70 | -1.00 | -4.70 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | -9.50 | -6.80 | -2.70 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | -7.50 | -8.00 | +0.50 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | -10.30 | -11.00 | +0.70 |
| Oct 26, 2025 | -10.40 | -10.90 | +0.50 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | -12.70 | -13.20 | +0.50 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | -13.40 | -13.00 | -0.40 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | -15.20 | -14.00 | -1.20 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | -13.20 | -9.50 | -3.70 |
| May 23, 2025 | -10.90 | -10.00 | -0.90 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | -10.80 | -22.00 | +11.20 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | -20.40 | -10.00 | -10.40 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | -13.40 | -18.00 | +4.60 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | -27.10 | -27.20 | +0.10 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | -27.90 | -28.00 | +0.10 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | -29.80 | -30.00 | +0.20 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | -30.40 | -32.00 | +1.60 |
| Sep 14, 2024 | -31.50 | -30.00 | -1.50 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | -29.60 | -30.00 | +0.40 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | -29.10 | -28.80 | -0.30 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | -28.20 | -28.10 | -0.10 |
| May 24, 2024 | -27.90 | -25.00 | -2.90 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | -26.10 | -25.00 | -1.10 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | -19.90 | -19.00 | -0.90 |
| Feb 23, 2024 | -11.70 | -6.00 | -5.70 |
| Jan 19, 2024 | -8.00 | -11.00 | +3.00 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | -10.00 | -10.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | -9.40 | -9.70 | +0.30 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | -8.40 | -6.80 | -1.60 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | -5.10 | -6.00 | +0.90 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | -4.00 | -5.00 | +1.00 |
| Jul 19, 2023 | -2.70 | 0.10 | -2.80 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 0.10 | 2.00 | -1.90 |
| May 17, 2023 | 2.20 | 4.00 | -1.80 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 4.90 | 7.80 | -2.90 |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 6.10 | 18.00 | -11.90 |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 14.50 | 5.00 | +9.50 |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 6.30 | 6.10 | +0.20 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 9.90 | 12.00 | -2.10 |
| Nov 17, 2022 | 14.40 | 10.00 | +4.40 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 15.60 | 15.00 | +0.60 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 16.40 | 17.00 | -0.60 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 17.30 | 16.80 | +0.50 |
| Jul 29, 2022 | 17.40 | 15.00 | +2.40 |
