Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Philippines - statistics & facts
The inflow of foreign direct investments (FDI) to the Philippines had a minimal contribution to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in comparison to its peers in the Asia-Pacific region. Specifically, the net inflow of foreign direct investments contributed less than five percent to the country’s GDP. FDI plays a significant role in the economy by allowing business entities in one country to invest in another. Among the leading factors that attracts foreign direct investments include efficient business regulations, high-quality infrastructures, and the availability of skilled workforce. In 2024, the Philippines ranked alongside Chile and Turkey when it comes to the FDI confidence index of emerging economies. 
