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In 2016, global FDI flows amounted to US$ 1.7 trillion, higher than any of the annual figures between 2008 and 2014. Nonetheless, this figure reflects a 2% drop compared with 2015. Developed economies regained the lead, receiving 59% of FDI flows, with their inflows climbing by 5%. Developing economies received 37% of the total and their FDI inflows fell by 14%. All the developing subregions received less investment, with Asia seeing decreases of 15% and Africa, 3%.
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