Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 4.03 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Bulgaria, 1998–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Bulgaria stood at 4.03 billion US dollar. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 17.1% on the previous year and up 152.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Bulgaria peaked at 4.03 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 37.90 million US dollar, in 1998.
Bulgaria ranks 72nd of 158 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 37.90 million US dollar | — |
| 1999 | 50.40 million US dollar | +33.0% |
| 2000 | 45.20 million US dollar | -10.3% |
| 2001 | 51.50 million US dollar | +13.9% |
| 2002 | 77.70 million US dollar | +50.9% |
| 2003 | 106.08 million US dollar | +36.5% |
| 2004 | 85.03 million US dollar | -19.8% |
| 2005 | 120.76 million US dollar | +42.0% |
| 2006 | 371.77 million US dollar | +207.9% |
| 2007 | 683.76 million US dollar | +83.9% |
| 2008 | 1.40 billion US dollar | +105.2% |
| 2009 | 1.27 billion US dollar | -9.8% |
| 2010 | 1.31 billion US dollar | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 1.38 billion US dollar | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 1.63 billion US dollar | +18.3% |
| 2013 | 1.86 billion US dollar | +13.9% |
| 2014 | 1.59 billion US dollar | -14.8% |
| 2015 | 1.59 billion US dollar | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 1.78 billion US dollar | +11.7% |
| 2017 | 2.10 billion US dollar | +17.6% |
| 2018 | 1.99 billion US dollar | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 2.18 billion US dollar | +9.5% |
| 2020 | 2.41 billion US dollar | +10.8% |
| 2021 | 2.48 billion US dollar | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 3.12 billion US dollar | +25.6% |
| 2023 | 3.31 billion US dollar | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 3.44 billion US dollar | +4.1% |
| 2025 | 4.03 billion US dollar | +17.1% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 4.03 billion US dollar is below the median for high income countries, which is 58.89 billion US dollar, 7% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 4.03 billion US dollar is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.99 billion US dollar, 13% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Bulgaria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +207.9% | 120.76 million US dollar | 371.77 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 44.15 million US dollar | 37.90 million US dollar | 50.40 million US dollar | 2 |
| 2000s | 421.03 million US dollar | 45.20 million US dollar | 1.40 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.74 billion US dollar | 1.31 billion US dollar | 2.18 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.13 billion US dollar | 2.41 billion US dollar | 4.03 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More economy & growth data for Bulgaria
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.48 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.58 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.51 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0116 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 234.99 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.88 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 60.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0373 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 759.02 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 7.89 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Bulgaria?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Bulgaria was 4.03 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 4.03 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.90 million US dollar in 1998.
- How does Bulgaria rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Bulgaria ranks 72nd out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 152.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.