FDI to Developing Economies Hits Lowest Level Since 2005, Says World Bank
Matthew Walker2025-06-17T10:05:16-05:00June 17, 2025 Foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies has fallen to its lowest level since 2005, according to new World Bank research. In 2023, developing countries received just $435 billion in FDI, a sharp drop that reflects rising barriers to trade and investment. These restrictions threaten progress toward global development goals, especially as