Sharp decline in international direct investments to Turkey
According to data from the International Investors Association, direct investments decreased by 35 percent in the first eight months of 2026 compared to the same period of last year.
According to data released by the International Investors Association, international direct investments flowing into Turkey showed a 35 percent decrease in the first eight months of 2026 compared to the same period of the previous year.
Investment volume declined in the first eight months
The International Investors Association shared the August 2026 data with the public based on the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey balance of payments statistics. Total investment inflow in the first eight months of the year was recorded at 6 billion 848 million dollars.
Decline compared to the same period of last year
In the same period of last year, the total amount of international direct investment was at the level of 10 billion 573 million dollars. With the latest figures announced, the total amount of international direct investment coming to Turkey since 2003 reached 295 billion dollars.
Net investment inflow in August
In August, a net investment inflow of 719 million dollars was realized in Turkey. In this period, investment capital inflows were calculated at 596 million dollars, and inflows resulting from real estate purchases at 244 million dollars.
Prominent areas on a sectoral basis
The information and communication sector received the highest share of the investment capital arriving in August with 269 million dollars, accounting for 45 percent of the total. In the entire January-August period, the highest investment was made in wholesale and retail trade with 1 billion 92 million dollars.
Investment distribution by countries
Kazakhstan ranked first with a 33 percent share in the investment capital coming to Turkey in August. Across the January-August period in general, the country providing the most investment capital to Turkey was Germany with 1.2 billion dollars.