Cairo, 2025 – Egypt has vaulted into the top 10 global destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI), securing a record $47 billion inflow in 2024—a dramatic rise from just $10 billion the year before. The leap pushed Egypt from 32nd to 9th place worldwide, establishing it as Africa’s premier investment hub.
The surge also helped lift Africa’s overall FDI inflows to $97 billion, marking a 75 per cent year-on-year increase. Analysts point to landmark megaprojects, institutional reforms, and a strong push for private sector participation as key drivers of this growth.
Egyptian officials highlighted the country’s infrastructure expansion, digital transformation, and export-focused policies as pillars of the investment boom. The government’s efforts to stabilise the economy and attract long-term capital appear to be paying off, with investors showing strong interest in real estate, energy, and technology sectors.
Observers note that this momentum contrasts with global investment flows, which declined by 11 per cent in the same period to $1.5 trillion. Egypt’s ability to buck the global slowdown underscores its growing appeal as an emerging market destination.
While challenges remain in ensuring these inflows translate into broad-based growth, Egypt’s entry into the global FDI top 10 marks a turning point—positioning the country not only as Africa’s leading destination but as a rising player on the global economic stage.