Foreign Investment Remains a Key Pillar of Moldova’s Economy

In 2024, Moldova attracted a net inflow of $458.4 million in foreign direct investment, bringing the total FDI volume to $5.471 billion. The data is provided by the study “4.0: The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on the Economy of the Republic of Moldova”, presented by the Investment Agency of Moldova in collaboration with the Association of Foreign Investors, according to logos-press.md. The document emphasizes the contribution of foreign capital to the country’s competitiveness and European integration, and the amount of foreign investment indicates the continued confidence of investors in the local market. The study shows that foreign-owned companies account for only 5.7% of all enterprises, but they create 13.7% of the total number of jobs and 23.2% of the national turnover. Their productivity is approximately 74% higher than that of domestic firms. Additionally, these companies offer an average monthly salary that is almost 93% higher than the average in the local private sector. The European Union remains the main source of foreign investment for Moldova, with 86% of foreign capital coming from EU member states. This data confirms Moldova’s strategic focus on integrating into the EU’s value chains. The authors emphasize the need for consistent government policies to increase business predictability, improve infrastructure, and support high-value-added projects. “Foreign direct investment remains the most important pillar for increasing the competitiveness and strengthening the position of the Republic of Moldova in the European market,” the report concludes.