July 22, 2025

Direct Investment by Country and Industry, 2024

The U.S. direct investment abroad position, or cumulative level of investment, increased $206.3 billion to $6.83 trillion at the end of 2024, according to statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The increase was led by an $88.4 billion increase in the position in Europe, primarily in Luxembourg and Germany. By industry, manufacturing affiliates had the largest increase, led by manufacturing of computers and electronic products. 

The foreign direct investment in the United States position increased $332.1 billion to $5.71 trillion at the end of 2024. The increase was led by a $204.7 billion increase in the position from Europe, which reflected a $52.9 billion increase from the United Kingdom and a $39.7 billion increase from Germany. By industry, affiliates in manufacturing increased the most.

Principal Federal Economic Indicators

Gross Domestic Product
Q1 2025 (3rd)
-0.5%
Personal Income
May 2025
-0.4%
International Trade in Goods and Services
May 2025
-$71.5 B
International Transactions
Q1 2025
-$450.2 B

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Personal Income and Outlays, December 2006

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Gross Domestic Product, 4th quarter 2006 (advance)

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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services: November 2006

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County Estimates of Compensation by Industry, 2003-2005

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Personal Income and Outlays: November 2006

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Gross Domestic Product: Third Quarter 2006 "final" estimates

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State Personal Income: Third Quarter 2006

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U.S. International Transactions: Third Quarter 2006

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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, October 2006

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