Purpose: The research aims to establish the regularity of the state of investment activity in the context of the global world crisis and to determine the features and prospects of investment activity development. Design/methodology/approach: Research methods: method of information synthesis; regression analysis; systematization, generalization, comparative analysis. Findings: As a result of the analysis of the development of investment activity in the context of the global crisis, a positive trend in attracting investments into the economy of countries was established. Research, Practical & Social implications: The practical significance of the study lies in the fact that the theoretical provisions, conclusions, and recommendations developed by the author and proposed in the article can be used to: increase the level of development of investment activity in the context of the global world crisis, etc. Originality/value: It was determined that further research could be aimed at improving the legislation to facilitate the implementation of investment policy, which will reduce the dependence on the impact of factors on the state of attracting foreign direct investment and the level of investment activity, which in turn will improve the economic activity of entities and the current level of the economy.

Highlights

• As a result of the analysis of the development of investment activity in the context of the global crisis, a positive trend in attracting investments into the economy of countries was established.
• Research, Practical & Social implications: The practical significance of the study lies in the fact that the theoretical provisions, conclusions, and recommendations developed by the author and proposed in the article can be used to: increase the level of development of investment activity in the context of the global world crisis, etc.