economy
diciembre 23, 2025
Inversión de Estados Unidos en Colombia cayó 18,4% a septiembre y piden recuperar confianza en 2026
IED de EE. UU. a septiembre de 2025 fue de US$3.375,4 millones, una caída de 18,4% anual. Foto: iStock
TL;DR
- US foreign direct investment in Colombia decreased by 18.4% between January and September 2025 compared to 2024.
- Reduced investor confidence, risk sensitivity, and uncertainty are cited as reasons for the decline.
- The slowdown in FDI impacts business expansion, capital formation, technology adoption, and job creation.
- The US remains the largest investor in Colombia, accounting for 37% of total capital inflow.
- Other top investing countries include Spain, Anguilla, Switzerland, and Panama, with mixed performance.
- Colombia needs to focus on predictable policies, regulatory stability, legal certainty, and responsible risk management to attract investment.
- Approximately 700 US companies operate in Colombia, creating around 150,000 jobs across various sectors.