This bubble chart displays trade openness (X-axis), FDI inflows (Y-axis), and GDP (bubble size) across countries. The chart allows comparison of countries across these three dimensions simultaneously. Red reference lines show global average values for trade openness and FDI inflows.

Quadrant Analysis with Policy Implications:

• Globalized & Attractive (Top-right): Countries that excel at both international trade and attracting foreign investment, representing the most globally integrated economies. Policy focus: Maintain competitive advantages through innovation support, infrastructure upgrades, and regulatory efficiency to sustain dual excellence.
• Capital Magnets, Trade-Lagging (Top-left): Nations that successfully draw foreign direct investment but have relatively low trade volumes relative to their economic size. Policy focus: Leverage FDI success to boost export competitiveness through trade facilitation, export promotion, and connecting foreign investors to global value chains.
• Trade-Active, Capital-Starved (Bottom-right): Export-oriented economies with high trade-to-GDP ratios but limited success in attracting foreign investment inflows. Policy focus: Translate trade success into investment attraction through improved business climate, infrastructure development, and targeted FDI promotion in key sectors.
• Underconnected & Undercapitalized (Bottom-left): Countries with both low trade integration and minimal foreign investment, indicating limited global economic connectivity. Policy focus: Foundational reforms including institutional strengthening, connectivity infrastructure, trade and investment facilitation frameworks, and capacity building initiatives.

Reference Lines:

The red dashed lines represent global averages, helping identify whether countries perform above or below typical global integration levels in each dimension.

Note:

If countries are missing from the graph, then either the Trade or FDI KPI is unavailable for that year.