Foreign Direct Investment in Türkiye Rises by 58%: $10.6 Billion Attracted in the First Eight Months
According to data from the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT), foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Türkiye reached $10.6 billion in the first eight months of 2025 — a 58% increase compared to the same period last year.
The figures were published in the bulletin “International Direct Investment in Numbers” by the International Investors Association (YASED), based on official CBRT statistics.
August: $1.8 Billion in New Investments
In August 2025 alone, Türkiye attracted $1.8 billion in foreign direct investment. Of this total, $1.5 billion came from equity capital, $137 million from intercompany loans, and $202 million from real estate purchases by foreign nationals.
After accounting for a $90 million reduction due to divestments, the net FDI inflow for the month stood at $1.8 billion.
Leading Sectors: Information Technologies and Trade
The information and communications sector was the main recipient of foreign capital, accounting for 69% of total investments in August — roughly $1 billion.
The wholesale and retail trade sector ranked second, attracting about 10% of monthly investments and maintaining steady growth.
During the first eight months of 2025, the largest investment volumes were recorded in:
- Wholesale and retail trade – $2.5 billion
- Information and communications – $1.2 billion
- Food manufacturing – $1.2 billion
Investment Geography: Europe Dominates
According to YASED, 91% of FDI inflows in August originated from EU countries. Among individual nations, Luxembourg was the top investor, accounting for 71% of total monthly inflows, followed by:
- The Netherlands – 14%
- Switzerland – 2%
- Azerbaijan – 2%
- Ireland – 2%
For the first eight months of 2025, the top three investing countries were:
- The Netherlands – $2.5 billion
- Kazakhstan – $1.1 billion
- Luxembourg – $1.1 billion
Since 2003, cumulative foreign direct investment in Türkiye has exceeded $284 billion, highlighting sustained global confidence in the Turkish economy.
Global Trends: Megaprojects and Emerging Technologies
According to fDi Markets, the total value of announced global greenfield investments exceeded $700 billion in the first half of 2025 — only the third time since 2003 that this threshold has been surpassed.
Out of 7,400 projects announced worldwide, 62 megaprojects (each worth over $1 billion) accounted for one-third of total capital. Data centers and semiconductor production stood out as key sectors, drawing nearly $300 billion in commitments across 24 major deals.
Despite growing energy demand driven by artificial intelligence and cloud technologies, investment in renewable energy declined — from $147 billion in H1 2024 to $83 billion in the same period of 2025.
