Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows to Türkiye saw a remarkable increase at the start of 2025, reaching USD 1,414 million in January. This represents a 65 percent year-on-year rise, according to data released by the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT).This significant surge indicates growing international investor confidence in Türkiye's economy and underscores the country's appeal as a strategic investment destination.In January 2025, equity capital accounted for the lion's share of FDI inflows, totaling USD 926 million, which constituted 65.5 percent of the total. Other capital followed with USD 356 million, while real estate investments reached USD 132 million.From a sectoral perspective, the services sector dominated the inflows, attracting USD 858 million, or 91.9 percent of the total FDI in January. Industrial sectors received USD 75 million, while the agriculture sector saw a modest inflow of USD 1 million. Among sub-sectors, wholesale and retail trade led the way with USD 670 million, followed by finance with USD 83 million, and manufacturing with USD 74 million.In terms of geographical distribution, Asia emerged as the leading source region for FDI, contributing USD 673 million, or 72.1 percent of the total. Europe followed with USD 175 million, while the Americas contributed USD 67 million.Among individual countries, Kazakhstan stood out as the top investor in January with USD 610 million, making up 65.3 percent of the total FDI. The United States followed with USD 64 million, and Switzerland ranked third with USD 59 million.In 2024, total FDI inflows to Türkiye amounted to USD 11,256 million, marking a 5.6 percent increase compared to the previous year. This consistent upward trend demonstrates the effectiveness of Türkiye's investment-friendly policies and its steady macroeconomic framework.The Netherlands led with 23.6 percent of total FDI, followed by Germany with 11.5 percent, and the United States with 10.3 percent. Other key investors included Ireland, Azerbaijan, Switzerland, the UK, the UAE, France, and Norway. This broad investor base highlights Türkiye's deepening economic integration with international markets and its growing role in global value chains.