From 2016 to mid-2025, accumulated foreign direct investment (FDI) from Asian countries in Central Asia increased from $29.9 billion to $68 billion.
The report notes that the structure of investment flows is becoming increasingly diverse in terms of both source countries and economic sectors.
“Although China still holds a leading position as an investor, its market share is declining due to the rapid growth of FDI inflows from Turkey and the Gulf countries,” the report states.
Additional Information:
For the purposes of this study, the countries of Asia include: Afghanistan, Vietnam, India, Iran, Indonesia, China, Turkey, and the Gulf states, including Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
Central Asia includes five countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
