What is the purpose of FDI Confidence Index?
Christopher Ramos
Updated on February 10, 2026
The Kearney FDI Confidence Index® is an annual survey of global business executives that ranks the markets likely to attract the most investment in the next three years.
What is foreign direct investment index?
A foreign direct investment (FDI) is an investment made by a firm or individual in one country into business interests located in another country. However, FDIs are distinguished from portfolio investments in which an investor merely purchases equities of foreign-based companies.
Which country has the highest FDI Confidence Index score?
the USA
FDI Confidence Index – Country rankings The highest value was in the USA: 2.26 index points and the lowest value was in Taiwan: 1.62 index points. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.
What is India’s FDI rank in the world?
India received $64 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in 2020, the fifth largest recipient of inflows in the world, according to a UN report which said the COVID-19 second wave in the country weighs heavily on the country’s overall economic activities but its strong fundamentals provide optimism for the medium term.
Who is the largest FDI?
| Characteristic | FDI in billion U.S. dollars |
|---|---|
| Japan | 619.26 |
| United Kingdom | 505.09 |
| Canada | 495.72 |
| Netherlands | 487.08 |
How is the foreign direct investment confidence index calculated?
A paid subscription is required for full access. This statistic shows the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) confidence index in 2019. Values for the FDI confidence index are calculated on a scale of zero to three, with zero being low confidence in a market for FDI, and three being the highest confidence in a market.
Is the FDI Confidence Index backward looking or forward looking?
In contrast to other backward-looking data on FDI flows, the FDI Confidence Index® provides unique forward-looking analysis of the markets investors intend to target for FDI in the coming years. Click here for the full methodology. What Is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?
Which is the most attractive country for FDI?
The report includes detailed commentary on the markets and the impact a variety of global trade issues have on their FDI attractiveness, as well as a ranking of the top 25 countries.
What is the FDI Confidence Index for 2020?
Values for the FDI confidence index are calculated on a scale of zero to three, with zero being low confidence in a market for FDI, and three being the highest confidence in a market. In 2020, the United States had an FDI confidence index score of 2.26. You need a Single Account for unlimited access. Add this content to your personal favorites.
