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Data from the National Bank of Angola, compiled by Atlântico, shows that Angola received USD 1.52 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the second quarter of 2025 — a 40% drop compared to the same period last year. This decline was largely driven by a sharp 42.96% fall in oil-related investments, which totaled USD 1.42 billion. However, the non-oil sector provided a bright spot, growing by 120% to reach USD 98.6 million.
In the first half of 2025, total FDI reached USD 4.25 billion, with 92% linked to the oil sector. Meanwhile, FDI outflows dropped by 54% to USD 940.7 million — the lowest level since 2015 — primarily due to reduced divestment in oil. The central bank noted that this slowdown reflects improvements in Angola’s business climate, despite low oil prices and limited production capacity.
Despite the overall FDI slowdown, Angola achieved a net FDI balance of USD 576.6 million — higher than last year’s USD 468.3 million for the same period and the highest since early 2016. Analysts attribute this to the sharp decline in outflows rather than increased inflows, but highlight its positive impact on investor confidence, foreign exchange stability, and medium-term economic growth.
During Q2 2025, Angolan FDI outflows totaled USD 62.41 million — up from USD 6.27 million a year earlier — with USD 43.78 million from the oil sector and USD 18.63 million from non-oil investments. For the first half of 2025, total outward investments by Angolans amounted to USD 79.3 million. Since 2021, no new outward FDI by Angolan entities has been recorded.
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According to the UNCTAD World Investment Report 2024, Angola’s FDI stock stood at USD 12.14 billion, significantly down from its 2010 peak of USD 32.46 billion. The stock of Angolan investments abroad was reported at USD 5.32 billion. FDI is a key indicator of investor confidence and a vital tool for financing national development.
