| Rank | Country | Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad (US$) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 6,579,000,180,736 |  |
| 2 | United States | 5,710,999,977,984 | |
| 3 | Germany | 2,297,999,917,056 | |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 2,109,999,939,584 | |
| 5 | Hong Kong | 2,035,999,965,184 | |
| 6 | Switzerland | 1,700,999,987,200 | |
| 7 | Ireland | 1,559,999,938,560 | |
| 8 | Japan | 1,546,999,955,456 | |
| 9 | France | 1,429,000,028,160 | |
| 10 | China | 1,383,000,047,616 | |
Definition: This entry gives the cumulative US dollar value of all investments in foreign countries made directly by residents - primarily companies - of the home country, as of the end of the time period indicated. Direct investment excludes investment through purchase of shares.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of January 1, 2020
See also: Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad map