UNCTAD – World Investment Report, 2025

The main theme of the report is international investment in the digital economy.

Key findings include a global foreign direct investment decline of 11% in 2024, amounting to $1.5 trillion. Infrastructure investments are slowing, and industrial investments are struggling. Developing countries lag behind in the investment process. Despite this, the digital economy shows potential for growth, albeit unevenly. Investments in digital infrastructure are necessary to bridge the digital divide. The report offers practical recommendations for governments to attract and direct capital for inclusive growth, supporting the Global Digital Compact and Sustainable Development Goals.