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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.
Description: The map displayed here shows how Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad varies by country. The shade of the country corresponds to the magnitude of the indicator. The darker the shade, the higher the value.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of January 1, 2020
| Country | Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad (US$) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,579,000,180,736 | 2017 |
| United States | 5,710,999,977,984 | 2017 |
| Germany | 2,297,999,917,056 | 2017 |
| United Kingdom | 2,109,999,939,584 | 2017 |
| Hong Kong | 2,035,999,965,184 | 2017 |
| Switzerland | 1,700,999,987,200 | 2017 |
| Ireland | 1,559,999,938,560 | 2017 |
| Japan | 1,546,999,955,456 | 2017 |
| France | 1,429,000,028,160 | 2017 |
| China | 1,383,000,047,616 | 2017 |
