Group of 7 countries (G7) Compared by Economy > Stock of direct foreign investment > At home
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This entry gives the cumulative US dollar value of all investments in the home country made directly by residents - primarily companies - of other countries as of the end of the time period indicated. Direct investment excludes investment through purchase of shares.
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Interesting observations about Economy > Stock of direct foreign investment > At home
- United States has had the highest stock of direct foreign investment > at home since 2009.
- 5 of the top 6 countries by stock of direct foreign investment > at home are Cold countries'.
- Tonga has ranked last for stock of direct foreign investment > at home since 2011.
- 39 of the top 100 countries by stock of direct foreign investment > at home are Hot countries.
- 6 of the top 12 countries by stock of direct foreign investment > at home are Tourist destination.
- Trinidad and Tobago has ranked in the top 2 for stock of direct foreign investment > at home since 2007.
- India ranked first for stock of direct foreign investment > at home amongst South Asia in 2012.
- United Kingdom has ranked in the top 4 for stock of direct foreign investment > at home since 2009.
- China has ranked in the top 3 for stock of direct foreign investment > at home since 2011.
- 2 of the top 6 countries by stock of direct foreign investment > at home are Densely populated.