Israel ranks 8th in inward investment projects per capita into the UK
Surpassing all G7 economies on a per capita basis, Israeli businesses generated 16 new direct investment projects in the UK, representing a sustained market confidence between the two nations, as well as a broader trend of fewer but higher-value deals.
New figures published by the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) show Israel ranks among the United Kingdom’s leading sources of inward investment projects on a per capita basis. Israel increased its position to 8th globally following a total of 16 foreign direct investment projects in 2025-2026, surpassing all G7 economies on a projects per capita basis.
This upward trajectory from its 9th place ranking in 2024-2025 indicates ongoing trust among Israeli businesses in the UK market, and further reflects a sustained commercial engagement between the two economies.
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Israel ranks 8th in inward investment projects per capita into the UK.
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“These results are a positive indication of continued confidence among Israeli businesses in the UK market,” said Chargé d'affaires in the British Embassy in Tel Aviv, Thomas Phipps MBE.
“The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy provides the long-term clarity and stability that innovative companies seek when making investment decisions. Israeli businesses are choosing to invest, expand and build partnerships in the UK because they recognise significant opportunities in sectors that will shape the global economy over the coming decade.”
Israeli companies typically look to the UK for access to capital, global connectivity, top-tier talent, and a relatively stable, predictable business environment.
“Our role is to help ambitious companies access those opportunities and connect them with the UK's world-leading innovation, investment and commercial ecosystem,” added Department for Business and Trade Country Director in Israel, Debbie Shapiro.
“Looking ahead, initiatives such as the ScaIL UK programme, which supports high-growth Israeli technology companies seeking to establish and expand operations in the UK, together with increased collaboration in sectors aligned with the new UK Industrial Strategy, are expected to further strengthen the UK-Israel economic partnership”.
The figures also mirror a broader change in global investment patterns. While the volume of projects is lower than in previous years, supported investments are increasingly concentrated in higher-value opportunities.
Across all markets, DBT-supported projects in 2025-2026 generated £37.8 billion in capital expenditure commitments and an estimated £6.1 billion in gross value added. Of the 16 Israeli inward investment projects established in the UK over the past year, 14 were directly facilitated by the British Embassy Israel’s DBT team.
