Serbia, foreign investments in "free fall" - FDI shrank by 53% in the period January-October 2025
The net inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Serbia fell by 53% in the first ten months of 2025, compared to the same period last year. Investments amounted to 1.720 billion euros, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) announced.
In the January-October period, total FDI inflows in Serbia shrank by 34% year-on-year, to 2.718 billion euros, while total outflows increased by 115%, reaching 998 million euros, the central bank announced.
Meanwhile, net portfolio investments returned to a positive level of 848 million euros, from minus 579 million euros in the first ten months of 2024. Net investments in financial derivatives, excluding reserves, as well as in employee stock options, amounted to minus 15 million euros, compared to minus 14 million euros a year earlier.
In 2024, Serbia attracted 4.622 billion euros in net foreign direct investment, up from 4.262 billion euros in 2023, while total FDI inflows increased to 5.231 billion euros from 4.564 billion euros.
Last month, sources from the National Bank of Serbia stated that foreign direct investment flows this year are lower compared to 2024 due to global uncertainty, as well as domestic political tensions, which have led to the postponement of some investments.
This situation shows that Serbia faces serious challenges in attracting foreign investment, which is vital for economic growth and job creation. Analysts warn that political stability and measures to increase investor confidence will be crucial for restoring FDI flows to previous levels.
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