Why investment in the regions showed the worst dynamics in 10 years
Investments in fixed assets in Russian regions in the first half of 2026 showed the worst dynamics in 10 years, according to a study by the National Rating Agency (NRA) “Regions of Russia in anticipation of a new investment cycle”. XIV annual assessment of investment attractiveness of Russian regions for September. According to analysts, based on Rosstat data, investments during this period decreased in two-thirds of the country’s regions (62 subjects). At the end of 2025, the decline was observed in 49 regions against 36 in 2024. A close result over the past 10 years was observed only in 2016 - then 48 regions reduced investment, and 37 increased.
Investments in fixed assets in Russian regions in the first half of 2026 showed the worst dynamics in 10 years, according to a study by the National Rating Agency (NRA) “Regions of Russia in anticipation of a new investment cycle”. XIV annual assessment of investment attractiveness of Russian regions for September. According to analysts, based on Rosstat data, investments during this period decreased in two-thirds of the country’s regions (62 subjects). At the end of 2025, the decline was observed in 49 regions against 36 in 2024. A close result over the past 10 years was observed only in 2016 - then 48 regions reduced investment, and 37 increased.
