15:26 22 June 2025
Foreign Investment in Poland Drops to Record Lows – Czechia Closes the Gap
According to UNCTAD data, foreign direct investment (FDI) in Poland plunged by a staggering 55.1 percent in 2024, falling to just $12.7 billion, which is below even the depths of the pandemic years. This sharp decline significantly outpaces the global FDI drop of around 11 percent.
This sudden downturn has Poland trailing behind regional peers such as the Czech Republic and Romania – whose economies are proving more resilient in attracting foreign capital. Local analysts warn the slump may impact economic growth and employment.
Contributing factors include geopolitical uncertainty, tightening global financial conditions, and perhaps waning investor confidence in Poland’s policy direction. While the value of greenfield projects – those involving new foreign-led constructions – has declined sharply, merger and acquisition activity remains relatively steady.
With the stark drop in FDI, competing Central European economies seem better positioned to draw international investors. The shrinking investment flows threaten Poland’s economic momentum and risk widening the development gap in the region.
(XYZ)
