Jerusalem, 15 October, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Foreign direct investment (FDI) positions in Israel rose to $263.0 billion at the end of 2024, marking a 7.9% increase from 2023 and a 14.5% rise compared to 2022, according to newly released Bank of Israel data.
The technology sector remained the primary engine for international capital, with high-tech investments reaching $161.4 billion—accounting for 61.4% of total foreign holdings. By economic activity, trade and services led at 56.5% ($148.5 billion), followed by manufacturing at 30.0% ($79.0 billion). Key sectors attracting foreign equity included computer programming and consultancy (27.6%), electronics and optical manufacturing (22.5%), and scientific R&D (9.9%), underscoring sustained international investor confidence in Israel’s innovation ecosystem.
