Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Dublin Increases in Q1 2025.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Dublin economy increased in Q1 2025 despite the challenging macro-economic environment. Average capital investment climbed by 3.9% QoQ to $775m in the quarter. YoY growth was more pointed with an increase of 17.9%.
Total Capital Investment in Dublin ($m), Rolling 4 Quarters, Q1 2021 – Q1 2025
In contrast, the number of FDI projects in Dublin declined from 29 in Q4 to 27 in Q1. Job creation also fell by 17% QoQ to 1,769. Dublin maintains FDI strength per capita ($674) and in average project value ($28.7m) relative to its European counterparts, yet these are undoubtedly exceptionally challenging times for FDI internationally.
FDI Capital Investment per Capita & Average Project Value, Rolling 4 Quarters, Q1 2025
Note: Data is based on a rolling 4 quarter average
