US Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) 2025 Mid-Year Trends [Infographic]

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a critical indicator of a region’s economic vitality and global competitiveness.

For economic development organizations (EDOs) of all sizes, understanding where international capital is flowing and what is driving that movement is essential for:

  • Shaping effective business attraction strategies
  • Targeting the right industries
  • Supporting local suppliers of foreign companies

Tracking FDI data allows EDOs to identify their region’s role in the global economy and uncover opportunities to attract investment in strategic sectors. It can also help with business retention and expansion programs by revealing growing trends or specific needs of foreign companies.

At Camoin Associates, we help economic development leaders uncover and interpret FDI data relevant to their geography and goals. We have worked with states, regions, and cities to analyze global investment trends, among other economic indicators, to inform industry strategy and site readiness efforts.

This 2025 mid-year report offers a high-level snapshot of FDI investment trends in the US from January to May of this year.

If you want to translate labor market and investment data into actionable insights to help your community stand out in an increasingly competitive field, Camoin Associates can help. Contact our Director of Industry and Workforce, Alex Tranmer, CEcD, to learn more at alexandra@camoinassociates.com.US Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) 2025 Mid-Year Trends Camoin Associates logo 890 total US FDI projects (-8% year over year) 11.4% US share of global FDI projects 112,372 total estimated US jobs created 6.2 billion USD total estimated capital investment in the US (+45% year over year) Who is Making the Investments? World Regions Contributing to US FDI, January-May 2025 Asia-Pacific: 245 projects, 4.8 billion USD total capital investment, and 53,815 jobs Western Europe: 497 projects, .8 billion USD total capital investment, and 38,633 jobs North America: 72 projects, .3 billion USD total capital investment, and 8,985 jobs Middle East: 36 projects, .5 billion USD total capital investment, and 7,061 jobs Latin America and Caribbean: 20 projects, 2.6 million USD total capital investment, and 2,043 jobs Eastern Europe: 18 projects,  alt=

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