YASED: 11.6 Billion Dollars of Foreign Investment in Turkey by 2025

Record Increase in Foreign Direct Investment in Turkey

In October 2025, the total amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Turkey was recorded at 11.6 billion dollars. This figure shows an increase of 35 percent compared to 2024. The total FDI inflow into Turkey has exceeded 285 billion dollars since 2003.

Investment Inflow and Real Estate Sales in October 2025

In October, 567 million dollars in investment capital flowed into Turkey, while real estate sales to foreigners amounted to 240 million dollars. Additionally, losses from debt instruments were recorded at 73 million dollars, and 606 million dollars in investment liquidations limited the total FDI value to 128 million dollars.

Leading Investments in Transportation and Storage

In October, 199 million dollars of the investment capital inflow came from the transportation and storage sector, accounting for 35 percent. Wholesale and retail trade contributed 18 percent, while production of electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning accounted for 9 percent among other prominent sectors.

France at the Top of Foreign Investment

Between 2003 and 2024, France stands out as the leading country in terms of foreign investment in Turkey. As of October 2025, France invested 198 million dollars, holding 35 percent of the share. Following France are the Netherlands with 16 percent, Germany with 10 percent, Belgium with 9 percent, and Switzerland with 5 percent.

Countries Making Significant Investments in Turkey

In the first 10 months of the year, the Netherlands was the largest investor with a total of 2.6 billion dollars, followed by Kazakhstan and Luxembourg with 1.1 billion dollars each. Turkey continues to enhance its attractiveness for international investors.