Correlation Explorer
Pick two indicators to see how countries and regions compare — bubble size = population · click any dot for details
2025
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Foreign Investment vs Trade · 2025
In 2025, Foreign Direct Investment and Trade Openness show a weak positive correlation (r = 0.25) across 136 countries.
A slight tendency links higher foreign investment to higher trade, but the relationship is inconsistent and varies widely by region.
Use the interactive bubble chart to explore individual countries and regions, or adjust the year slider to see how this relationship has evolved over time. Bubble size represents population.