Slovenia's inward foreign direct investment (FDI) continued its upward trend in 2024, increasing by 7.5% year-on-year to reach €23.8 billion, according to preliminary data from the central bank. This growth was largely driven by reinvested profits and new investments, despite the broader economic challenges in Europe.
Austria remained the top investor in Slovenia, contributing 20.8% of total FDI, with substantial investments in manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and the repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles. Luxembourg and Switzerland followed with 13.3% and 11.5% shares, respectively, focusing on financial and insurance activities and manufacturing.
German investments accounted for 9.0% of the total, slightly higher than the previous year, while Croatia's share increased to 8.2%. The main drivers of FDI growth were reinvested earnings, which contributed €0.9 billion, followed by equity investments (€0.6 billion) and debt financing transactions (€0.3 billion).
Outward FDI from Slovenia grew at an accelerated pace in 2024, rising by 10.2% to €10.4 billion, with reinvested profits again being the primary contributor. Croatian investments by Slovenian firms made up 36.2% of total outward FDI, with real estate and retail trade as the dominant sectors. Investments in Serbia (21.0%), Bosnia and Herzegovina (7.2%), and North Macedonia (6.3%) also saw significant growth, with a continued focus on finance and insurance sectors.
Source: https://sloveniatimes.com/
