Overview of Türkiye
Türkiye's impressive growth performance and structural reforms implemented over the last two decades have landed it on the radar of many international investors. According to EY, Türkiye became the 4th most popular greenfield FDI destination with 351 projects in overall Europe in 2024, increasing its ranking from 7th in 2020.
FDI Inflows to Türkiye
Up until 2002, total FDI into Türkiye stood only at USD 15 billion, while the country attracted around USD 274 billion of FDI during the 2003-2024 period.
FDI Inflows to Türkiye (Cumulative – USD billion)
The transportation system in Türkiye makes good use of the country's highly developed infrastructure. With around 60 airports across the country, one can fly from one city to another in Türkiye in less than an hour in most instances. An extensive network of highways makes it very easy to drive from your home to any major city in Türkiye.
The high-speed train network, meanwhile, has been improving rapidly in the last decade; the 14 largest cities of Türkiye are expected to be interconnected with high-speed train lines by 2023, the centennial of the foundation of the Republic of Türkiye.
Sectoral Breakdown of FDI Inflows to Türkiye
With finance and manufacturing sectors having attracted the highest amount of investments in Türkiye, sectoral breakdown of FDI became significantly diversified in line with Türkiye's value proposition, offering a comprehensive ecosystem that meets the diverse needs and expectations of international investors.
Top Sectors (2003-2024)
The transportation system in Türkiye makes good use of the country's highly developed infrastructure. With around 60 airports across the country, one can fly from one city to another in Türkiye in less than an hour in most instances. An extensive network of highways makes it very easy to drive from your home to any major city in Türkiye.
The high-speed train network, meanwhile, has been improving rapidly in the last decade; the 14 largest cities of Türkiye are expected to be interconnected with high-speed train lines by 2023, the centennial of the foundation of the Republic of Türkiye.
Source:Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye
Regional Breakdown of FDI Inflows to Türkiye
The majority of FDI inflows to Türkiye have originated from Europe, North America, and the Gulf countries during the past 23 years, while the share of Asia has been noticeably on the rise.
Top Investors (2003-2025)
Source:Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye
Companies with International Capital
As of mid-2025, the number of companies with international capital in Türkiye hit 86,926, up from 5,600 in 2002.
Number of Companies with International Capital
Source:Ministry of Industry and Technology
