Business Sweden's annual survey of foreign direct investment (FDI) reveals that international companies remain cautious. FDI rose by a modest 4 per cent globally in 2024 compared to the previous year, reaching USD 1,509 billion.
While Asia was the largest recipient region for new investments – with a 40 per cent share in 2024 – North America saw the strongest growth in investment activity. This year’s analysis, based on statistics compiled by UNCTAD, confirms that the US bolstered its position as the world’s largest recipient country, with FDI inflows totalling USD 279 billion.
Europe continued to show weak figures, with a decline of 10 per cent. Sweden also lost ground in 2024 as FDI fell to SEK 205 billion, from SEK 269 billion the previous year.
Despite the downturn, Sweden continues to be an attractive destination for FDI and climbed to fourth place in Europe.
Download the report for a full overview of the results.
