Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries): Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square was 3,597 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in BoP, current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) is 3,597 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 49.1% on the previous year and down 31.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) peaked at 8,115 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2008 and was at its lowest, 11.08 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, in 1976.
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 28th of 47 groups 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.
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 40.16 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 31.16 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -22.4% |
| 1972 | 29.77 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 1973 | 54.7 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +83.7% |
| 1974 | 44.31 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -19.0% |
| 1975 | 78.93 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +78.1% |
| 1976 | 11.08 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -86.0% |
| 1977 | 22.16 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +100.0% |
| 1978 | 40.85 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +84.4% |
| 1979 | 72.7 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +78.0% |
| 1980 | 19.39 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -73.3% |
| 1981 | 78.24 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +303.6% |
| 1982 | 47.77 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -38.9% |
| 1983 | 42.93 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -10.1% |
| 1984 | 97.63 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +127.4% |
| 1985 | 78.93 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -19.1% |
| 1986 | 97.63 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +23.7% |
| 1987 | 87.93 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -9.9% |
| 1988 | 255.49 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +190.6% |
| 1989 | 466.99 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +82.8% |
| 1990 | 559.84 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +19.9% |
| 1991 | 829.22 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +48.1% |
| 1992 | 138.88 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -83.3% |
| 1993 | 244.25 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +75.9% |
| 1994 | 214.83 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -12.0% |
| 1995 | 406.07 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +89.0% |
| 1996 | 501.01 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +23.4% |
| 1997 | 748.31 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +49.4% |
| 1998 | 784.71 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 814.75 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 845.74 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 906.66 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2002 | 807.55 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -10.9% |
| 2003 | 1,331 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +64.9% |
| 2004 | 2,558 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +92.2% |
| 2005 | 2,925 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +14.3% |
| 2006 | 5,432 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +85.7% |
| 2007 | 7,593 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +39.8% |
| 2008 | 8,115 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 4,718 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -41.9% |
| 2010 | 4,732 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 6,151 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +30.0% |
| 2012 | 5,080 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -17.4% |
| 2013 | 5,275 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 3,968 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -24.8% |
| 2015 | 3,216 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -19.0% |
| 2016 | 4,891 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +52.1% |
| 2017 | 3,768 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -23.0% |
| 2018 | 3,128 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -17.0% |
| 2019 | 4,365 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +39.5% |
| 2020 | 2,784 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -36.2% |
| 2021 | 5,921 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +112.7% |
| 2022 | 2,413 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -59.2% |
| 2023 | 3,597 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +49.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +303.6% | 19.39 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 78.24 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 42.58 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 11.08 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 78.93 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 127.29 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 19.39 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 466.99 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 524.19 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 138.88 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 829.22 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,523 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 807.55 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 8,115 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,457 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 3,128 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 6,151 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,679 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 2,413 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 5,921 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
- 25 Palau 173,685 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 26 Czechia 154,102 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 27 Italy 142,093 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 28 Portugal 126,472 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 29 Estonia 121,711 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 30 Kuwait 118,664 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 31 Poland 116,433 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1823 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 5.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 8,599 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.562 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 17.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 1,688 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1103 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 1.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 2,789 current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0037 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) was 3,597 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square recorded in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The highest recorded value was 8,115 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2008.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square recorded in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.08 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 1976.
- How does Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) rank for foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square?
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 28th out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), note: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and D
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.