DFC is committed to supporting projects that deliver a significant and sustained positive impact around the world and to the American people.

In 2025, DFC clients reported on their impact across sectors. Collectively they

  • Bolstered energy security and capacity by
    • Producing nearly  9,400GWh of energy, enough to meet the energy needs of 7.9 million people.
    • Constructing or improving 3,800 kilometers of transmission lines.
    • Supporting connections to off-grid and on-grid power systems for 3.7 million households and businesses.
  • Advanced food security and agriculture supply chains by  
    • Increasing the income of 2.5 million agricultural producers and suppliers.
    • Supporting 4 million smallholder farmers.
  • Strengthened critical infrastructure by
    • Transporting 25.6 million passengers through roadways, airports, and railways.
    • Constructing or improving sanitation facilities for 2.6 million households.
  • Expanded access to the digital economy by
    • Increasing internet access and use for almost 1.6 million individuals.
  • Strengthened global health by
    • Providing more than 37.8 million patients access to healthcare services and products.
  • Catalyzed business growth in emerging and frontier markets by  
    • Providing accessible finance to 143 million individual borrowers.
    • Supported nearly 10.4 million businesses through debt, equity, credit, and insurance.
  • Strengthened strategic supply chains in critical minerals  
    • DFC has two active investments in the critical minerals sector and has committed several additional projects in this sector. They will begin reporting impacts one year post-disbursement.