Foreign investment both in Catalonia and in the state as a whole continued to grow in the first half of this 2026, according to data published this Monday by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise. Specifically, the inflow of foreign capital into companies based in Catalan territory was 2.358 billion euros, 68% more than the 1.399 billion recorded in the same period of 2025, an increase that far exceeds that recorded at the Spanish level.

The stock of productive foreign direct investment (FDI) in Spain reached 627,795 million euros in 2024, representing an increase of 1.6% compared to the previous year and the consolidation of a decade of uninterrupted growth. "This trend confirms the sustained confidence of international investors in the Spanish economy, as well as the quality of its business environment," highlighted the Ministry of Economy, after learning the updated figures on foreign investment positions for the 2024 fiscal year.

Total gross foreign investment in Catalonia accounts for 16% of the total Spanish state investment, approximately €4.9 billion. This is significantly behind the region of Madrid. This is confirmed by the data published a couple of days ago by the Ministry of Economy. However, in this context, it is worth highlighting Acción's investment fundraising efforts, which in 2024 attracted more than €1 billion in productive foreign investment (FDI). This type of investment, productive investment, is the most beneficial compared to capital investment. Productive investment takes the form of infrastructure and jobs, which require a higher level of commitment and a much longer life cycle than financial investments, which are more volatile and move with the winds of speculation.