Türkiye attracted $12.4 billion in foreign direct investment in the first 11 months of 2025

From January to November 2025, the volume of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Türkiye amounted to $12.4 billion. This was reported by the International Investors Association (YASED).

Compared to the same period last year, FDI inflows increased by 28%. The total volume of foreign investments attracted by Türkiye since 2003 has exceeded $286 billion.

In November alone, the country received $990 million in foreign investments, of which $342 million came in the form of investment capital. Another $514 million was attracted through debt instruments, while $218 million resulted from real estate purchases by foreign nationals. At the same time, investment liquidations had a negative impact of $84 million.

Overall, in the first 11 months of the year, investment capital amounted to $8.9 billion, debt instruments to $3 billion, and real estate investments to $2.1 billion. The negative effect of liquidations reached $1.5 billion, resulting in a net inflow of $12.4 billion.

In November, the information and communication services sector accounted for the largest share of investments — 15%, or $51 million. Wholesale and retail trade also accounted for 15%.

Among investor countries, the Netherlands led with a 32% share, followed by Germany (16%), the United States (10%), France (7%), and Spain (6%).