According to the annual EY barometer published on May 20 2026, France retains the top European spot for foreign direct investments with 852 projects recorded in 2025.
France leads the United Kingdom with 730 projects and Germany with 548 projects. The figures represent a decline from the previous year when France recorded 1025 investments.
The consulting firm notes that the drop occurs amid tense international economic conditions. In 2019 before the health crisis the country still counted 1197 projects.
Despite the decrease France maintains its position as European leader in attractiveness for the seventh consecutive year.
