Number of cross-border M&A deals worldwide 1985-2023
This statistic illustrates the number of cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) deals worldwide from 1985 to 2023. According to data provided by the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA) the number of cross-border M&A deals generally increased with some fluctuation during the period observed. In 1985 the number of cross-border M&A deals amounted to 472, by 2023 this had increased to nearly 8,500.