The new FDI statistics database covering FDI statistics from 2014 onwards went online in March 2015.

Access metadata underlying FDI statistics by partner country and by industry for OECD countries

OECD benchmark definition (BMD4)

The FDI statistics database uses data compiled with "BMD4"- The 4th edition of the OECD Benchmark definition of FDI (BMD4) provides operational guidelines on how foreign direct investment activity should be measured and sets the world standard for collecting direct investment statistics.

Explaining the new features in BMD4: More information on how BMD4 impacts our compilation of FDI statistics.

Brochure on the major changes introduced by BMD4

Note on the FDI statistics database according to BMD4

Explanatory notes on OECD FDI statistics

Glossary of FDI terms