🗺 World Map

The world map visualises Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP) for 2022, shading each country by value so regional patterns stand out at a glance. Use the year slider to replay the data back to 1960, and click any country to load its historical trend.

📈 Over Time

The line chart tracks Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP) over time for a custom set of countries or regions. Add or remove countries with the selector above the chart. Inflection points often reveal recessions, policy reforms, or major global events.

🏆 Ranking

The ranking chart shows highest fdi inflows (% of gdp) as of 2022 (or the latest available year). The default view covers the top 20 countries; expand to the full global ranking with the "Show all countries" button.

In 2022, Malta led the world in foreign direct investment at 115.1%, followed by Hong Kong SAR, China (34.1%) and Palau (30.5%). Luxembourg ranked last at -391.6%.