In 2023, European outward FDI positions highlighted the Netherlands' dominance with €2.9841 trillion, followed by Germany and Luxembourg. The data shows a varied growth pattern: Latvia rose significantly by 27.95%, and Lithuania saw a 20.65% increase. Conversely, Greece experienced a notable 12.59% decline. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rates reveal a stable upward trend for most countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- Netherlands' continued leadership in FDI positioning, likely driven by stable economic policies and strategic location.
- Germany and Luxembourg maintaining their influential roles in Europe's FDI landscape.
- Monitoring Greece for recovery strategies following their FDI decrease.
- Potential growth in emerging markets like Lithuania and Latvia, as they demonstrate significant recent growth rates.
Top countries in Outward FDI Positions - Equity (Including Reinvestment of Earnings) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 2,984,100 | 2023 | +6.28% | +13.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 2,248,400 | 2023 | +5.18% | +6.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Luxembourg | 1,663,500 | 2023 | +16.29% | +9.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,385,700 | 2023 | +3.3% | +2.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 639,890 | 2023 | +3.22% | +6.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 560,330 | 2023 | +2.36% | +3.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 544,790 | 2023 | -2.65% | +4.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 218,320 | 2023 | +1.43% | +3.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 136,050 | 2023 | +4.19% | +3.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 64,800 | 2023 | +4.04% | +3.24% | View data |
