In 2023, Germany leads the European Inward FDI Positions in debt with €259.86 billion, showcasing a 2.54% increase from the previous year. Luxembourg follows with €201.4 billion, indicating stability with no growth. Belgium saw no change at €86.84 billion. Spain noted a 3.99% rise to €59 billion, while the Netherlands experienced a significant 24.78% decline. Portugal showed robust growth at 6.7%, while Italy remained largely unchanged. Finland grew by 14.38%, and Lithuania saw a remarkable 29.2% increase. Other countries, including Austria, Latvia, and Slovenia, had marginal growth, while Slovakia faced a 19.46% decrease.
Future trends to watch include shifts in fiscal policies and macroeconomic conditions that could impact FDI attractiveness. Germany and Luxembourg's stability positions them as FDI centers, whereas volatility in the Netherlands and Slovakia needs monitoring. Emerging gains in Finland and Lithuania can signal growing investor confidence in smaller markets. Keeping an eye on geopolitical developments and economic policies will be critical for understanding upcoming FDI trends across Europe.
Top countries in Inward FDI Positions - Debt by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 259,860 | 2023 | -1.55% | +2.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Luxembourg | 201,400 | 2023 | +104.23% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 86,840 | 2023 | +59.32% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 59,000 | 2023 | -1.29% | +3.99% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 45,760 | 2023 | -6.15% | -24.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 38,460 | 2023 | +0.33% | -0.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 28,340 | 2023 | +4.28% | +6.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 21,390 | 2023 | +5.85% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 11,360 | 2023 | +0.3% | +14.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 5,930 | 2023 | -46.49% | +1.46% | View data |
