Key Highlights
The stock of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Singapore’s corporate sector grew 9.9% year-on-year to $3,506 billion at end 2025.
Foreign Direct Equity Investment formed 91.2% of the total FDI stock, while Net Inter-Company Lending accounted for the remaining 8.8%.
About the Advance Estimates of Foreign Direct Investment
Singapore's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) refers to investments made by overseas companies in Singapore enterprises, where the foreign investor has a lasting interest and a significant degree of influence over the management of the Singapore enterprise. FDI usually occurs through the establishment of new subsidiaries, mergers and acquisitions, or the expansion of existing enterprises in Singapore.
The stock of FDI measures the value of foreign direct investments in Singapore at a particular point in time. It comprises direct equity investment and net inter-company lending.
The Advance Estimates of FDI provide an early indication of the stock of foreign direct investments in Singapore, ahead of the availability of more comprehensive annual statistics. The estimates are preliminary and may be revised when more comprehensive and updated information becomes available.