Doha: Qatar has achieved a major leap in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Performance Index 2024, ranking 12th worldwide and advancing 21 positions from the previous year, according to the latest report issued by fDi Intelligence. The country scored 4.70 on the index, reflecting that its share of global greenfield FDI projects far exceeded its share of global GDP. The report noted that the number of foreign investment projects in Qatar nearly doubled in 2024 compared to the previous year, underscoring the nation’s competitiveness, pro-business regulations, and openness to international partnerships.

Sector trends showed that business services and technology continued to lead, while FDI projects in consumer products and textiles saw notable growth. Data from the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) revealed strong performance in the first half of 2025, with total capital expenditure rising alongside a 44.5 percent year-on-year increase in projects and a 75 percent surge in new job opportunities. This momentum demonstrates growing investor confidence in the Qatari market.

IPA Qatar CEO Sheikh Ali bin Waleed Al-Thani said the country’s advancement in the global index strengthens its position as a leading destination for high-value strategic investments, contributing to economic diversification and sustainable growth. The Qatar Free Zones Authority also highlighted the sharp increase in inbound investment projects during 2024, nearly doubling from the previous year, which played a key role in Qatar’s climb into the top 15 countries globally for FDI performance improvement.