Turkey Attracts Unprecedented Foreign Investment in 2025: A New Sign of Economic Strength

Ahmet Burak Dağlıoğlu, President of Türkiye's Investment Office, announced a remarkable 89.3% increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Türkiye during the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year — totaling $3 billion.

According to a statement from the Investment Office, citing Central Bank of Türkiye data, the annual FDI in Türkiye reached $13.1 billion as of March 2025 — the highest level since May 2023 — signaling strong investor confidence in the Turkish economy.

Kazakhstan led the list of top investing countries, followed by the Netherlands and the United States, while Germany, Switzerland, France, Azerbaijan, Austria, the United Kingdom, and Libya followed closely.

Sector-wise, wholesale and retail trade attracted the most investment at 48%, followed by manufacturing at 22.2%, and financial and insurance activities at 9.4%.

Dağlıoğlu stated that these results stem from Türkiye’s stable economic policies and strategic geographic location, enhancing its appeal to global investors.

Despite a global FDI decline of 8% in 2024, Türkiye attracted $11.7 billion, posting a 9.8% increase, demonstrating resilience and ongoing momentum.

Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Investment Office