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Spain foreign investment rises 31% in first half of 2026
Foreign direct investment in Spain rose by 31.2% in the first half of 2026, reaching 12,446 million euros. The United States remains the leading investor, contributing 23% of the total capital, with its gross investment surging by 84% compared to the previous year.
Regional data shows a concentration of capital in the Community of Madrid, which attracted over 5,600 million euros (45.3% of the national total), followed by Catalonia with 2,358 million euros. The Valencian Community also saw significant inflows, totaling 1,845 million euros.
While gross investment is up, net investment fell by 40% due to a 171% increase in divestments, totaling 9,038 million euros. Additionally, the data center sector is seeing significant activity, with 173 projects currently in operation or planned, potentially mobilizing up to 66.9 billion euros between 2026 and 2030.
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Amazon · Carlos Cuerpo · Colliers · Community of Madrid · Madrid · Microsoft · Ministry of Economy, Commerce and Enterprise · PROINVERSIÓN · Peru · Spain · SpainDC · United States
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Installed capacity is expected to reach 2.4 GW by 2030. www.eldia.es · www.lne.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] There are 173 data center projects currently in operation or planned in Spain. www.eldia.es · www.lne.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 25 billion euros of the projected investment would be for construction and conditioning. www.eldia.es · www.lne.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Installed capacity is currently around 385 megawatts. www.eldia.es · www.lne.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Data center deployment in Spain could mobilize 66.9 billion euros between 2026 and 2030. www.eldia.es · www.lne.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Net foreign investment in Spain dropped by 40% due to a 171% increase in divestments. www.elmundo.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Installed capacity for data centers is currently around 385 megawatts. www.eldia.es
- [● 5 SOURCES] The United States is the primary investor in Spain, accounting for 23% of the total capital. www.todoalicante.es · diariofinanciero.com · www.clm24.es · www.ejeprime.com · www.atlantico.net
- [● 5 SOURCES] Gross foreign investment in Spain increased by 31.2% compared to the same period in 2025. diariofinanciero.com · www.clm24.es · cronicadecantabria.com · www.ejeprime.com · www.atlantico.net
- [● 5 SOURCES] Gross foreign direct investment in Spain reached 12,446 million euros in the first half of 2026. diariofinanciero.com · www.clm24.es · cronicadecantabria.com · www.ejeprime.com · www.atlantico.net
- [● 5 SOURCES] US gross investment in Spain grew by 84% in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year. www.todoalicante.es · diariofinanciero.com · www.clm24.es · www.ejeprime.com · www.atlantico.net
- [● 5 SOURCES] Greenfield investment, related to new projects and productive capacity, grew by more than 52%. diariofinanciero.com · www.clm24.es · cronicadecantabria.com · www.ejeprime.com · www.atlantico.net