Cyprus reports highest non-EU foreign investment in bloc

In 2025, Cyprus recorded that 79.4 percent of its inward foreign direct investment originated from countries outside the European Union, marking the highest proportion among the 14 EU member states that submitted data to Eurostat. This figure highlights the country's unique investment profile compared to the rest of the bloc, where reliance on intra-EU capital remains more common.

Data was calculated using the 'ultimate investing economy' methodology, which traces capital to its original source rather than the immediate country of entry. This approach accounts for complex corporate ownership structures, including subsidiaries and holding companies. Among the 14 reporting nations, nine reported that the majority of their investment came from within the EU, with the Czech Republic, Romania, and Estonia showing the highest levels of intra-EU funding at 75.1 percent, 73.3 percent, and 64.8 percent respectively. Cyprus was identified as one of the five countries in the group where external investment predominates.

These statistics reflect a strategic reliance on non-EU markets for capital inflow. As this report focuses on the 2025 status of inward investment positions, it underscores the distinct financial positioning of Cyprus in the broader European economic landscape.