Central Bank data shows that the value fell to US$6.8 billion from January to February
The balance of IDP (direct investment in the country) was US$14.9 billion in the first two months of 2026. The value fell 10.9% compared to the same period last year, when it totaled US$16.7 billion. The (Central Bank) released external sector statistics this Friday (27th March 2026). Here is it (PDF – 389 kB).
The data shows the balance of inflow and outflow of capital aimed at long-term gains, such as in the areas of business, companies, openings of multinational branches, infrastructure works, installation of factories, purchase of shares in national companies and others.
The net inflow of IDP was US$6.8 billion in February, a value that exceeds the current transactions of external accounts. Direct investment in the country fell 32.7% compared to the same month in 2025, when net inflow was US$10.0 billion.
The Central Bank said that, in February, net inflows in capital participation totaled US$7.5 billion, comprising inflows of US$3.0 billion in capital participation, excluding reinvestment of profits, and US$4.4 billion in reinvestment of profits in Brazil. Intercompany operations recorded net outflows of US$698 million.
Brazil recorded a net inflow of US$75.9 billion in the 12 months up to February. This value corresponds to 3.24% of GDP.
The Central Bank said that, in January 2026, the balance had been US$79.1 billion, or 3.42% of GDP. One year ago, in February 2025, annual net inflows totaled US$78.3 billion, or 3.64% of GDP.
