San Marino Foreign Direct Investment
Net inflows of foreign direct investment, current US dollars.
Foreign Direct Investment in San Marino increased to 0.04 USD billion in 2024 from -0.02 USD billion in 2023.
San Marino Foreign Direct Investment — History
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San Marino Foreign Direct Investment — analysis in simple words
Latest reading
Foreign Direct Investment in San Marino increased to 0.04 USD billion in 2024 from -0.02 USD billion in 2023.
Over the last three years it rose once and fell twice.
Recent trend
A year earlier (2023) it was -$0.02B, so the latest figure is $0.06B higher.
Historical context
This data series starts in 2021 and has 4 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 25% of all of them.
The highest value on record is $0.13B (2021) and the lowest is -$0.02B (2023). The long-run average is $0.05B.
Compared with other countries
Among 202 economies with recent data, San Marino ranks 163rd from the top. The median across all these economies is $0.87B, so San Marino is below the typical country.
Within Europe & Central Asia (51 economies with data) it ranks 42nd; the regional median is $1.65B.
Statistics
- Latest
- $0.04B2024
- Previous
- -$0.02B
- 5-year average
- $0.05B
- Long-run average
- $0.05Bsince 2021
- All-time high
- $0.13B2021
- All-time low
- -$0.02B2023
- Observations
- 4Annual
Recent Data
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.04B | ▲ +0.06 |
| 2023 | -$0.02B | ▼ −0.09 |
| 2022 | $0.07B | ▼ −0.05 |
| 2021 | $0.13B |
Foreign Direct Investment — San Marino vs Peers
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Understanding Foreign Direct Investment — a simple guide
What it measures
Net inflows of foreign direct investment — long-term investment by foreign companies in local businesses — in current US dollars.
How it is calculated
New long-term investment by foreign companies (factories, stakes of 10% or more) in the country, net, in US dollars.
A foreign carmaker building a plant counts as FDI.
High FDI brings capital, technology and jobs.
Low FDI may reflect weaker investor interest or one-off factors.
Why it matters for the economy and markets
FDI is considered a stable source of external financing and brings technology and capital.
How to read it
Annual figures can be lumpy because of single large deals.
Data source
World Bank — World Development Indicators (series BX.KLT.DINV.CD.WD), annual data from 2021 to 2024. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.
How to use the chart
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Frequently asked questions
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Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.