Investment attractiveness of Opole voivodeship in the context of inflow of foreign direct investments

Purpose: The aim of the article is to identify the spatial differentiation in the inflow of foreign capital to individual voivodeships, with a particular focus on Opole Voivodeship. Design/methodology/approach: On the basis of data obtained from the Bank of Local Data (Chief Statistical Office, GUS), an analysis was conducted with reference to the spatial differentiation and its changes. Findings: In the past three decades, the capital invested in the form of Direct Foreign Investments in Opole Voivodeship has displayed the following clear-cut characteristics: dominance of German capital, branch and spatial concentration, tendency toward consolidation of foreign ownership. Research limitations/implications: The analyses of the spatial differentiation in the inflow of foreign capital are limited due to availability of statistical data. Practical implications: The results can provide a useful suggestion as for further research and analyses relating to diversification of regional policies intended to make optimal use of socioeconomic and spatial factors. Social implications: The results of the analysis of the spatial differentiation in the inflow of foreign capital support the conscious formation of the process of societal development in voivodeships within the framework of the general socioeconomic policy. Originality/value: The analysis carried out can offer a starting point for further deepened studies on determinants of locating foreign investment in Opole Voivodeship.