Brazil attracted $7.97 billion in foreign direct investment in May 2026, down slightly from $8.91 billion in the prior month but above the expected $5.75 billion. Foreign Direct Investment in Brazil averaged 4144.25 USD Million from 1995 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 16274.73 USD Million in December of 2010 and a record low of -5248.30 USD Million in December of 2025. source: Banco Central do Brasil

Foreign Direct Investment in Brazil increased by 7974 USD Million in May of 2026.

Foreign Direct Investment in Brazil increased by 7974 USD Million in May of 2026. Foreign Direct Investment in Brazil is expected to be 5800.00 USD Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Brazil Foreign Direct Investment is projected to trend around 6800.00 USD Million in 2027 and 7200.00 USD Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-26 11:30 AM
Foreign Direct Investment
Apr $8.91B $6.04B $5.3B $5.2B
2026-06-26 11:30 AM
Foreign Direct Investment
May $7.97B $8.91B $5.75B $7.3B
2026-07-28 11:30 AM
Foreign Direct Investment
Jun $7.97B $ 5.8B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Capital Flows -3774.50 -2162.20 USD Million May 2026
Current Account -3190.00 -1770.00 USD Million May 2026
Current Account to GDP -3.02 -3.03 percent of GDP Dec 2025
External Debt 855647.24 819469.66 USD Million Mar 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 7974.00 8912.00 USD Million May 2026
Remittances 347.70 366.50 USD Million May 2026


Brazil Foreign Direct Investment
In Brazil, Foreign Direct Investment refers to net inflows of foreign direct investments received from abroad, including equity capital and intercompany loans.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
7974.00 8912.00 16274.73 -5248.30 1995 - 2026 USD Million Monthly