Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Philippines surged 89.9% year-on-year to USD 0.91 billion in January 2024. Increases were mainly due to a soar in debt instruments (173.2% to USD 0.82 billion). Also, reinvestment of earnings grew by 16.4% to USD 0.1 billion. By contrast, nonresidents' net investments in equity capital posted net outflow after registering net inflows in January 2023 (-112.2% to USD 0.01 billion). Equity capital placements for the month largely came from Japan and the US, with investments directed mostly to the manufacturing, real estate, construction, and wholesale and retail trade industries. In 2023, FDI net inflows reached USD 8.86 billion, 6.6% lower than a year earlier. source: Bangko Sentral NG Pilipinas
Foreign Direct Investment in Philippines increased by 910 USD Million in January of 2024. Foreign Direct Investment in Philippines averaged 468.70 USD Million from 2005 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 2662.00 USD Million in December of 2021 and a record low of -396.00 USD Million in June of 2007. This page provides - Philippines Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Philippines Foreign Direct Investment - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2024.
Foreign Direct Investment in Philippines increased by 910 USD Million in January of 2024. Foreign Direct Investment in Philippines is expected to be 900.00 USD Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Philippines Foreign Direct Investment is projected to trend around 810.00 USD Million in 2025 and 840.00 USD Million in 2026, according to our econometric models.
Philippines Foreign Direct Investment
Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Unit | Frequency | ||
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910.00 | 826.00 | 2662.00 | -396.00 | 2005 - 2024 | USD Million | Monthly | NSA |
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FDI into the Philippines Jumps 89.9% in January
Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Philippines surged 89.9% year-on-year to USD 0.91 billion in January 2024. Increases were mainly due to a soar in debt instruments (173.2% to USD 0.82 billion). Also, reinvestment of earnings grew by 16.4% to USD 0.1 billion. By contrast, nonresidents' net investments in equity capital posted net outflow after registering net inflows in January 2023 (-112.2% to USD 0.01 billion). Equity capital placements for the month largely came from Japan and the US, with investments directed mostly to the manufacturing, real estate, construction, and wholesale and retail trade industries. In 2023, FDI net inflows reached USD 8.86 billion, 6.6% lower than a year earlier.
2024-04-11
FDI into the Philippines Up 29.9% YoY
Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Philippines advanced 29.9% year-on-year to USD 0.83 billion in December 2023. The increase was mainly due to an expansion of net inflows for net debt instruments (86.2% to USD 0.53 billion), and reinvestment of earnings (4.1% to USD 0.09 billion). Meanwhile, net inflows decreased for equity capital (-21.7% to USD 0.21 billion). Equity capital placements for the month largely came from Japan, with investments directed mostly to the manufacturing industry. Considering the full year of 2023, FDI net inflows reached USD 8.86 billion, 6.6% lower from a year earlier.
2024-03-11
FDI into the Philippines Soars to Near 2-Year High
Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Philippines rose 27.8% year-on-year to a near two year high of USD 1.05 billion in November 2023. The increase was mainly due to the expansion of net inflows for net debt instruments (57.8% to USD 0.90 billion). Meanwhile, net inflows decreased for equity capital (-52.5% to USD 0.09 billion), and reinvestment of earnings (-8.1% to USD 0.07 billion). Equity capital placements for the month largely came from Japan and the United States, which was channeled primarily to manufacturing, real estate, and construction industries. Considering January to November, FDI net inflows were 13.3% lower compared to the corresponding period last year.
2024-02-12