Business Sweden’s annual analysis of foreign direct investment (FDI) shows that Sweden continues to attract international capital at a time marked by geopolitical uncertainty and intensifying global competition.
With investments totalling SEK 287 billion in 2025 – a 37 per cent increase from the year before – Sweden advanced from fourth to third place among Europe’s leading recipient countries and to 14th place globally. Meanwhile, global FDI rose by 6 per cent to USD 1,624 billion, with Europe recording the strongest growth of any region in the world.
European companies account for nearly two-thirds of foreign-owned assets in Sweden, while US companies represent the largest investor group, accounting for 24 per cent of total assets.
“The fact that Sweden climbed to third place in Europe proves that international companies continue to have strong confidence in the Swedish market,” says Lena Sellgren, Chief Economist at Business Sweden.
The report highlights the key trends shaping global investment flows, Sweden’s attractiveness for international companies, and the sectors attracting the most foreign capital. The analysis is based on compiled statistics from UNCTAD and Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Download the report for the full overview.
