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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Foreign Investors' Spending to Acquire or Establish U.S. Businesses, 2005 [6/1/06]

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Personal Income and Outlays, April 2006

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Table Headers and Stubs for the August 1, 2006 Personal Income and Outlays Annual Revision News Release

Gross Domestic Product and Corporate Profits: First Quarter 2006 "preliminary" estimates

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

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Personal Income and Outlays, March 2006

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      Errata:  Data corrected on May 4, 2006: Personal Income Errata Notice,

Gross Domestic Product: First Quarter 2006 "advance" estimates

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Gross Domestic Product by Industry

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Local Area Personal Income, 2002-2004

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Summary Estimates for Multinational Companies: Employment, Sales, and Capital Expenditures for 2004

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

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