FDI inflows (% of GDP) in Palau in 2024 — 21.49%. Ranked 7 in the world out of 192. Since 1989, the indicator has risen by 20.32 pp.
1989–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Palau
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.49 | −7.44 pp |
| 2023 | 28.93 | −1.12 pp |
| 2022 | 30.05 | +16.45 pp |
| 2021 | 13.6 | −3.41 pp |
| 2020 | 17.01 | +0.86 pp |
| 2019 | 16.15 | −1.46 pp |
| 2018 | 17.61 | +1.15 pp |
| 2017 | 16.46 | −4.85 pp |
| 2016 | 21.32 | +9.11 pp |
| 2015 | 12.21 | −4.03 pp |
| 2014 | 16.24 | +8.27 pp |
| 2013 | 7.97 | −2.09 pp |
| 2012 | 10.07 | +5.8 pp |
| 2011 | 4.27 | +2.81 pp |
| 2010 | 1.46 | −0.06 pp |
| 2009 | 1.52 | −0.87 pp |
| 2008 | 2.38 | +0.15 pp |
| 2007 | 2.24 | −15.21 pp |
| 2006 | 17.45 | +15.31 pp |
| 2005 | 2.14 | −1.98 pp |
| 2004 | 4.11 | +1.14 pp |
| 2003 | 2.97 | +1.8 pp |
| 2002 | 1.17 | +2.07 pp |
| 2001 | -0.9 | −3.02 pp |
| 2000 | 2.12 | — |
| 1995 | -0.17 | — |
| 1992 | 0.95 | +0.02 pp |
| 1991 | 0.94 | −0.09 pp |
| 1990 | 1.02 | −0.14 pp |
| 1989 | 1.17 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
Net inflows of foreign direct investment as a percent of GDP. Scaling by the size of the economy makes it possible to compare the investment appeal of countries of very different size. Abnormally high values — tens of percent of GDP — almost always point to offshore or holding-company arrangements rather than to real projects.
Source: UNCTADstat (UNCTAD), license CC BY 3.0 IGO.
How much direct investment from abroad comes into a country in a year.
Economy Gross capital formation (% of GDP)Investment in fixed assets and inventories as a percent of GDP — the base of future growth.
Business Foreign direct investment outflowsHow much direct investment the residents of a country place abroad.
