Foreign Direct Investment in New Zealand - statistics & facts
While a small nation, New Zealand has long been seen as a safe and attractive option for overseas investors, intent on making investments by businesses a straightforward and easy process. With an open and transparent economy, New Zealand is a nation that relies on trade and investments, with FDI making up almost 40 percent of the nations GDP in 2023. New Zealand scored high on the foreign direct investment confidence index in 2024, ranking in the top 20 countries on the index, another reason it remains an appealing option for potential investment.
