Türkiye attracted USD 13.1 billion in FDI in 2025

Türkiye attracted USD 13.1 billion of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2025, marking a 12.2 percent year-on-year increase, according to balance of payments data released by the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye. The rise comes at a time when global investment flows remained subdued, highlighting Türkiye's positive divergence amid a challenging international environment.

For the full year, the Netherlands ranked as the largest investor in Türkiye with USD 2.863 million, followed by Luxembourg with USD 1.164 million, and Kazakhstan with USD 1.138 million. Germany, the US, France, the UAE, Switzerland, the UK, and Ireland were also among the leading source countries, reflecting Türkiye's diversified investor base across multiple regions.

In sectoral terms, wholesale and retail trade attracted the highest share of FDI in 2025, accounting for 32 percent of total inflows with USD 3.052 million. The manufacturing sector followed with 31 percent and USD 3.020 million, while information and communication ranked third with 14 percent and USD 1.308 million. This distribution underscores a concentration of investments in production, trade, and technology-driven sectors.

Globally, FDI flows remained weak, with investment in developing economies declining by 2 percent. Against this backdrop, Türkiye's 12.2 percent annual increase positioned the country among those outperforming global trends.

Reforms aimed at strengthening the investment climate contributed to this positive performance. The launch of projects under the HIT-30 Program announced in 2024, updates to the incentive system in 2025, the introduction of the Climate Law, and steps taken in digital transformation were among the developments supporting investor confidence. Ongoing dialogue with investors and policies aimed at enhancing predictability further reinforced Türkiye's competitive position in attracting international capital.

Commenting on the figures, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek stated that FDI inflows excluding real estate—which improve the quality of financing and expand production capacity—reached USD 10.7 billion in 2025, marking the highest level recorded in the past decade.

Meanwhile, Investment and Finance Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu said Türkiye's performance during a period of global investment stagnation reflects the positive outcomes of the country's structural advantages and reform agenda. “In line with the vision set forth by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we continue our efforts with determination to make the Türkiye Century the Investment Century. In 2025, investments by international technology brands and funding directed toward technology startups in Türkiye stood out. Investments in manufacturing and logistics further strengthened our position in global value chains. With its strong production infrastructure, qualified human capital, and strategic location, Türkiye continues to enhance its appeal to global investors as the nexus of the world," he said.

***

Source : Invest In Türkiye, February 18, 2026.