The latest figures from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) show that Africa attracted more than $100bn in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2025. Yet the headline number only tells part of the story. Beneath it lies a continent where investment is becoming increasingly concentrated, with a relatively small group of countries emerging as clear winners in the competition for global capital.
For investors and dealmakers, the data offers valuable insight into where confidence is growing and which markets are building the foundations for sustained economic expansion.
With FDI inflows of $10.5bn, Egypt was Africa's largest investment destination in 2025 by a considerable margin. The result reflects years of regulatory reforms, efforts to attract private capital and investment in strategic sectors including energy, manufacturing, infrastructure and financial services.
Egypt's appeal is underpinned by a combination of factors that few African economies can match: a population exceeding 100 million, a large and growing consumer market, and a strategic position linking Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Together, these advantages continue to make the country a focal point for international investors seeking scale.
Originally published by African Business.