The Community of Madrid accounts for almost half of all foreign investment in Spain, with 5,635.7 million euros, an increase of 15.6 percent compared to the first half of last year. It is followed by Catalonia, with 2,358.6 million euros, a figure that has increased by 68.5 percent compared to last year.
In terms of volume, investment figures are also notable in the Valencian Community (1,845.8 million); Andalusia (903.6 million); Castile and León (425.2 million); Aragon (185.3 million); Galicia (172.4 million); the Canary Islands (170.5 million); Asturias (157.1 million); Castilla-La Mancha (129.2 million); the Balearic Islands (126.1 million); and the Region of Murcia (110.9 million).
THE UNITED STATES REMAINS THE MAIN INVESTOR
The United States continues to be the main investor, with 23 percent of the total. In addition, U.S. gross investment has grown by 84 percent compared to the same period in 2025. "The strength of American investment confirms the continued interest that Spain continues to generate among major international companies and funds," the Government emphasized.
Similarly, the department led by Carlos Cuerpo highlighted that the performance of 'greenfield' investment – linked to the launch of new projects and production capacity – is particularly positive, as it has grown by more than 52 percent.
In the first half of 2026, nearly one out of every three euros of foreign direct investment was channeled into greenfield—green investment from scratch—and brownfield—on an existing site—projects (30.5 percent).
Additionally, according to data from the fDi Markets database, during the first seven months of 2026, Spain was the world's fourth-largest recipient of foreign investment projects, behind only the United States, the United Kingdom, and India.
"This is a particularly significant figure because it reflects Spain's ability to attract productive investment and projects that help strengthen our business fabric and our position in international value chains," the Ministry noted.
