Türkiye has calculated the volume of foreign direct investment for the first half of 2026. The statistics show how the total volume of investment in the country changed and how much foreigners invested in real estate.
Vladlena Baranova, head of Legal & AML Compliance Department, analysed the new data.
Official statistics
The International Investors Association published statistics on foreign direct investment, or FDI, in Türkiye from January to June 2026[1]Источник: International Investors Association. The calculations were prepared based on balance of payments data from the Central Bank of Türkiye[2]Источник: Central Bank of Türkiye.
Total investment inflow decreased
FDI amounted to $4.2 billion in January to June 2026. This is 31% less than in the same period of 2025. Back then, the figure was $6.1 billion.
$292 billion is the total FDI inflow into the country since 2003. It includes:
- contributions to the share capital of Turkish companies;
- debt obligations to foreign investors;
- purchase of real estate.
When calculating the final figure, capital outflow or investment liquidation is deducted from the total investment inflow.
Vladlena Baranova,
Head of Legal & AML Compliance Department, CAMS, IMCM
Wholesale and retail trade received $847 million in investment in the first half of 2026, which accounts for 23% of Türkiye’s investment capital. The leaders also include the information and communication sector, with a 13% share, and financial and insurance activities, with a 12% share.
Investment in real estate increased year-on-year
Foreigners bought $1.28 billion worth of real estate in Türkiye in January to June 2026. This is 49% more than in the same period of the previous year, when the figure was $859 million.
Despite the growth, the volume of foreign investment in Turkish real estate remains below the 2022 peak, when the figure reached $6.27 billion. It then decreased for three years in a row:
- in 2023 — to $3.56 billion;
- 2024 — to $2.82 billion;
- 2025 — to $2.34 billion.
Who invested most often
Investment capital came to Türkiye mainly from the European Union, the USA, the UK, and the UAE. The statistics refer to investments in company capital in general, not only to real estate purchases.
74% of capital came from investors from 5 countries:
- Netherlands — 23%.
- Germany — 15%.
- USA — 15%.
- UK — 11%.
- UAE — 10%.
European Union countries accounted for 52% of investment capital overall.
Can one obtain Turkish citizenship by investing in real estate?
A foreigner can obtain a Turkish passport by purchasing real estate worth at least $400,000. The property must be kept in ownership for at least 3 years.
Purchasing real estate is the most popular option among investors. The property can be used for personal residence or rented out.
Together with the investor, citizenship is obtained by their spouse and children under 18.
The citizenship obtainment period is 8 months at a minimum. The investor and their family members do not need to take exams or live in the country to obtain a passport.
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