* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
| India | Percent of world Foreign Direct Investment |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 2.21 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1993 - 2021 |
| Average | 1.38 |
| Min - Max | 0.18 - 5.25 |
| Source | The World Bank |
For that indicator, we provide data for India from 1993 to 2021. The average value for India during that period was 1.38 percent with a minimum of 0.18 percent in 1999 and a maximum of 5.25 percent in 2020.The latest value from 2021 is 2.21 percent. For comparison, the world average in 2021 based on 185 countries is 0.54 percent.See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Definition: Foreign direct investment refers to direct investment equity flows in the reporting economy. It is the sum of equity capital, reinvestment of earnings, and other capital. Direct investment is a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident in one economy having control or a significant degree of influence on the management of an enterprise that is resident in another economy. Ownership of 10 percent or more of the ordinary shares of voting stock is the criterion for determining the existence of a direct investment relationship. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
| Related indicators | Latest value | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent of world population | 17.96 | 2021 | percent |
| Percent of world GDP | 3.30 | 2021 | percent |
| Percent of world exports | 2.54 | 2021 | percent |
| Percent of world imports | 2.93 | 2021 | percent |
| Percent of world FDI | 2.21 | 2021 | percent |
| Percent of world oil reserves | 0.27 | 2021 | percent |
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Now, let's delve into the comprehensive understanding of the concepts presented in the article, focusing on the data related to India's Percent of World Foreign Direct Investment and its comparison with other global indicators:
India's Percent of World Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
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Latest Value (2021): The latest value for India's Percent of World FDI is 2.21 percent. This represents the proportion of global FDI that India attracts in the specified year.
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Historical Trends (1993-2021): The historical data indicates a fluctuating pattern, with a minimum of 0.18 percent in 1999 and a notable peak at 5.25 percent in 2020. The average FDI percentage for India during this period is 1.38 percent.
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Comparison with Global Average (2021): In 2021, the world average for Percent of World FDI, based on 185 countries, is 0.54 percent. This implies that India's FDI percentage is significantly higher than the global average.
Definition of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
- Definition: FDI refers to direct investment equity flows in the reporting economy. It encompasses the sum of equity capital, reinvestment of earnings, and other capital. Direct investment is characterized by a cross-border investment where a resident in one economy has control or a substantial degree of influence on the management of an enterprise in another economy. The ownership of 10 percent or more of ordinary shares of voting stock is the criterion for establishing a direct investment relationship. Data is presented in current U.S. dollars.
Related Indicators
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Percent of World Population (2021): 17.96 percent of the global population resides in India as of 2021.
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Percent of World GDP (2021): India contributes 3.30 percent to the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2021.
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Percent of World Exports (2021): India accounts for 2.54 percent of the total global exports in 2021.
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Percent of World Imports (2021): India's share in global imports is 2.93 percent in 2021.
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Percent of World Oil Reserves (2021): India possesses 0.27 percent of the world's oil reserves in 2021.
By examining these indicators collectively, we can gain a comprehensive view of India's position in the global economic landscape, particularly in the realms of FDI, population, GDP contribution, trade, and natural resource reserves.
