Countries / West Asia
Investing in Armenia
A small, landlocked economy whose global diaspora — many times larger than the resident population — sends remittances and, increasingly, diaspora-backed investment capital home.
- Capital
- Yerevan
- Currency
- Armenian dram
- Main exchange
- Armenia Securities Exchange (AMX)
- Regulator
- Central Bank of Armenia
How people invest in Armenia
Remittances fund a large share of real estate purchases and household savings; gold and US-dollar deposits are common hedges; the small AMX exchange plays a modest role next to a fast-growing tech and fintech sector.
Real estateGoldUS-dollar depositsDiaspora-backed investment
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does Armenia use?
Armenia uses the Armenian dram.
What is the main stock exchange in Armenia?
Armenia Securities Exchange (AMX), overseen by the Central Bank of Armenia.
What do people in Armenia typically invest in?
Remittances fund a large share of real estate purchases and household savings; gold and US-dollar deposits are common hedges; the small AMX exchange plays a modest role next to a fast-growing tech and fintech sector.