Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Philippines fell 14.5% year-on-year to USD 0.81 billion in August 2024, mainly attributed to decreases in debt instruments (-21.6%) and reinvestment of earnings (-9.4%). In contrast, equity capital (83.6%) sharply increased. Equity capital placements for the month largely came from Japan (72%) and the US (17%), with investments directed mostly to manufacturing, real estate and electricity, gas, steam and air-conditioning supply industries. Considering January to August 2024, FD net inflows reached USD 6.1 billion, a 3.9% higher compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. source: Bangko Sentral NG Pilipinas

Foreign Direct Investment in Philippines increased by 813 USD Million in August of 2024. Foreign Direct Investment in Philippines averaged 476.60 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 November of 2024.

Foreign Direct Investment in Philippines increased by 813 USD Million in August of 2024. Foreign Direct Investment in Philippines is expected to be 750.00 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.




Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2024-10-11 01:00 AM
Foreign Direct Investment
Jul $0.8B $0.4B $0.5B
2024-11-13 01:00 AM
Foreign Direct Investment
Aug $0.8B $0.8B
2024-12-09 01:00 AM
Foreign Direct Investment
Sep $0.8B $ 0.82B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Capital Flows 6.32 5.43 USD Million Jun 2024
Current Account -864.10 -2406.87 USD Million Jun 2024
Current Account to GDP -1.30 -4.40 percent of GDP Dec 2023
External Debt 125393.69 111268.17 USD Million Dec 2023
Foreign Direct Investment 813.00 820.00 USD Million Aug 2024
Cash Remittances 2885405.00 3084757.00 USD Thousand Aug 2024

Philippines Foreign Direct Investment
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
813.00 820.00 2662.00 -396.00 2005 - 2024 USD Million Monthly
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FDI into the Philippines Falls 14.5% YoY
Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Philippines fell 14.5% year-on-year to USD 0.81 billion in August 2024, mainly attributed to decreases in debt instruments (-21.6%) and reinvestment of earnings (-9.4%). In contrast, equity capital (83.6%) sharply increased. Equity capital placements for the month largely came from Japan (72%) and the US (17%), with investments directed mostly to manufacturing, real estate and electricity, gas, steam and air-conditioning supply industries. Considering January to August 2024, FD net inflows reached USD 6.1 billion, a 3.9% higher compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
2024-11-13
FDI into the Philippines Rises 5.5% YoY in July
Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Philippines grew 5.5% year-on-year to USD 0.82 billion in July 2024 All major FDI components posted an increase in net inflows during the month, namely; equity capital (16.8%), reinvestment of earnings (12.8%), and debt instruments (2.7%). Equity capital placements for the month largely came from Japan, United States and Singapore, with investments directed mostly to manufacturing and real estate industries. Considering January to July 2024, FD net inflows reached USD 5.3 billion, a 7.5% higher compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
2024-10-11
FDI into the Philippines Shrinks 29% YoY
Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Philippines shrank 29% year-on-year to USD 0.4 billion in June 2024. All major FDI components posted a decrease in net inflows during the month, namely equity capital (-33.2% to USD 0.07 billion), reinvestment of earnings (-23.4% to USD 0.11 billion), and net debt instruments (-30% to USD 0.21 billion). Equity capital placements for the month largely came from Japan, the United States, Sweden, and Singapore. It was channeled mainly to manufacturing, real estate, and wholesale & retail trade. Considering January to June 2024, FD net inflows reached USD 4.44 billion, a 7.9% higher compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
2024-09-12