Invest Moldova Agency, together with the Foreign Investors Association of Moldova, presented Study 4.0: The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on the Economy of the Republic of Moldova, highlighting the contribution of foreign capital to the country’s competitiveness and European integration.
According to the report, in 2024 the Republic of Moldova attracted a net inflow of foreign direct investment totaling 458.4 million USD, maintaining a total FDI stock of 5.471 billion USD. The figures indicate continued investor confidence in the local market.
The study shows that companies with foreign capital account for only 5.7 percent of all enterprises, yet they generate 13.7 percent of total jobs and 23.2 percent of national turnover. Their productivity stands about 74 percent higher than that of domestic firms. In addition, these companies offer an average monthly salary nearly 93 percent higher than the average in the local private sector.
The European Union remains Moldova’s main source of foreign investment, with 86 percent of foreign capital coming from EU member states. The data confirms Moldova’s strategic orientation toward integration into EU value chains.
The authors underline the need for coherent public policies to increase business predictability, improve infrastructure, and support high value-added projects.
“Foreign direct investment remains an essential pillar for increasing competitiveness and strengthening the Republic of Moldova’s position on the European market,” the report concludes.