Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reached US$1,086.1 million, equivalent to 21.5% of the total received by the country
SANTO DOMINGO.- Spain positioned itself as the main foreign investor in the Dominican Republic during 2025, with a flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) that reached US$1,086.1 million, equivalent to 21.5% of the total received by the country, according to data analyzed by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic (CAMACOES), based on figures from the Central Bank.
The result marks a change in the traditional investment dynamic, displacing the United States to second place, with US$1,042.8 million, representing 20.7% of the FDI received.
Based on this data, the behavior of foreign capital shows a more balanced competition among the main international partners, with Europe gaining ground in the Dominican market.
More than capital: a strategic bet
CAMACOES interprets this result as a sign of consolidation, rather than an isolated event. The organization defines it as a reflection of business confidence and the strengthening of economic relations between the two countries.
“We are witnessing a consolidation of the long-term commitment. Spain is not only bringing capital, but also technology transfer and sustainable management models,” stated Paco Pérez, president of the entity.
The analysis indicates that Spanish investment has been concentrated mainly in the tourism sector and in energy linked to renewable sources, two key areas for the country's growth and economic transformation.
This is in addition to an increase in interest in the real estate and construction sector , along with investments in financial services, insurance, commerce, industry and free trade zones.
An environment that attracts capital
Spain's position as a leading investor is also linked to the Dominican economic context. The organization emphasizes that the country continues to be one of the most attractive destinations in the Caribbean for foreign investment.
Along these lines, macroeconomic stability, legal certainty, and the capacity of the local market to absorb investment in multiple sectors are highlighted as determining factors in this result.
“Spanish leadership is the best indicator that the Dominican business ecosystem is competitive and secure,” Pérez said, assessing the country’s performance in attracting international capital.
Other players on the board
Behind Spain and the United States, the ranking of foreign investment in 2025 is completed by Italy, with US$371.6 million; Panama , with US$268 million; and Mexico , with US$266.3 million, which shows a diversification in the origin of capital flows.
This behavior confirms a trend towards greater participation of various international actors in the Dominican economy, in a scenario where foreign investment continues to be a key driver of growth.
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