Brazil sees largest inflow of direct investment since 2011 in early 2025, up 9,6% compared to the same period in 2024

Direct investment in Brazil reached, in the first two months of 2025, the highest balance for the period since 2011. The result reflects the increase in confidence of foreign investors

Brazil registered US$ 15,8 billion in direct investments in the first two months of 1. This is the highest nominal value for the period since 2025, when the balance reached US$ 2011 billion. The data was released by the Central Bank this Wednesday (16,1), in the report “External Sector Statistics”.

What is 'Direct Investment in the Country'

IDP (Direct Investment in the Country) represents the balance between the inflow and outflow of foreign capital aimed at long-term gains. The money is invested directly in the real economy, in areas such as companies, businesses, construction of branches and construction works. infrastructure.

This type of investment differs from the capital that enters the Stock Exchange, which tends to be more volatile. IDP signals a more lasting interest in the Brazilian economy.

Up 74,4% in February

In February alone, Brazil received US$9,3 billion in direct investment. It was the highest amount for the month since 2022 and represents an increase of 74,4% compared to February 2024. The record for February remains that of 2011, with US$10,3 billion.

According to the Central Bank, February's result consisted of US$5,6 billion in equity participation in companies and US$3,7 billion in intercompany transactions. These transactions involve transfers of funds between subsidiaries and headquarters of multinational companies.

12-month accumulated total exceeds US$ 72 billion

The accumulated IDP in 12 months reached US$ 72,5 billion, corresponding to 3,38% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This value was US$ 68,5 billion in January 2025 and was US$ 64,6 billion in February of the previous year.

For the entire year of 2025, financial agents project a total of US$ 70 billion in direct investments, according to the Focus Bulletin. In 2024, the volume recorded was US$ 71,1 billion.

The full report from the Central Bank, with data on external accounts, is available for public consultation.

With information from Poder360.