Foreign direct investment per capita has doubled in Moldova over the past decade, reaching €2,257 in 2025
These figures are cited in a new study published by the Investment Agency, titled “The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on the economy of the Republic of Moldova” (2016–2025). As noted, the per capita FDI indicator provides an overview of foreign capital accumulation relative to the population size and the intensity of investment in the economy. In 2025, this indicator reached approximately 2,257 euros per capita in Moldova, compared to 2,180 euros in 2024 and 2,019 euros in 2023, confirming a steady upward trend in recent years. Compared to 2016 (€999), the 2025 level reflects a more than two-fold increase in the intensity of foreign capital, highlighting the gradual consolidation of the investment base. The trend in this indicator reflects, on the one hand, the continuous accumulation of foreign investment and, on the other hand, the impact of demographic trends, in particular population decline, which contributes to an increase in per capita indicators. Thus, the growth of the indicator points to a significant consolidation of the investment base, but it should be interpreted in a broader context, as it does not reflect solely an increase in the volume of investment. At the same time, the current level indicates the intensity of foreign capital in the economy, which creates favorable conditions for development. The return on this capital depends on the orientation of investments toward productive, innovative, and high-yield sectors capable of generating a multiplier effect and sustaining sustainable economic growth in the long term. The study notes that the per capita FDI inflow indicator reflects the intensity of new investments, expressed in monetary terms relative to the population, and provides insight into their distribution within the economy. // 28.05.2026 — InfoMarket.
