FDI is considered to be a tool for development because it essentially stimulates growth, increases employment and contributes competitive power of country. FDI profiles of D-8 members are as follows in the last decade.

Source: IMF, World Economic Outlook 2006

The average share of FDI in GDP is the highest in Nigeria in 2001-2005 period although it fell down in level and percentage of GDP compared to 1996-2000 period. Turkey has three-folded the level of FDI in the last five years and become the most attractive member state for foreign investors. But FDI is still only 1.5 percent of GDP. The following highest FDI levels belong to Malaysia and Nigeria. FDI’s share in GDP is also the highest for these member states. For Malaysia, a significant decrease in FDI level and FDI as percent of GDP is observed between two periods. FDI captures the smallest share in GDP of Iran and Indonesia among the other D-8 member states.