Jerusalem, 3 September, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Foreign direct investment flows to Israel totaled approximately $26.2 billion in 2025, a surge of roughly 78% compared to $14.8 billion in 2024, according to OECD data.
The growth significantly outpaced global capital flow growth of about 6% and stood out against a 6% decline in investment flows across OECD countries. Israel ranked eighth among OECD countries in foreign investment volume and third in foreign investment as a percentage of GDP.
Separately, data from the Finance Ministry’s Chief Economist Department, covering publicly announced deals, showed investment transaction volume reaching approximately $36.6 billion in 2025, up roughly 65% from $22.2 billion in 2024 — the highest total since 2021, despite a decline in the number of transactions, from 1,643 in 2024 to 1,575 in 2025.
The United States remained the primary source of foreign investment, accounting for approximately $32 billion, or roughly 90% of inbound investment, while Europe’s share dropped to about 7%, or $2.5 billion. Other significant source countries included Germany, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.