Press Release: FDI into OECD countries jumps 27% in 2005

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into OECD countries jumped 27% to reach USD 622 billion in 2005, up from USD 491 billion in 2004 and USD 465 billion in 2003, according to the latest estimates from the OECD. These are the highest inflows since 2001 and the near-term outlook for FDI remains strong, with OECD economies forecast to stay buoyant for the rest of 2006.