Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries): Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per was 1,751 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in BoP, current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment, net outflows (bop, current us$), per in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) is 1,751 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 540.2% on the previous year and down 56.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment, net outflows (bop, current us$), per in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) peaked at 4,013 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, in 1971.
That places Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) 25th out of 47 groups with data for 2023, putting it 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 outflows (BoP, current US$), per in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1972 | 0 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1973 | 0 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1974 | 0 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1975 | 0 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1976 | 8.31 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1977 | 11.77 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +41.7% |
| 1978 | 11.08 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -5.9% |
| 1979 | 9 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -18.7% |
| 1980 | 14.54 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +61.5% |
| 1981 | 2.08 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -85.7% |
| 1982 | 2.77 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +33.3% |
| 1983 | 0.6924 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -75.0% |
| 1984 | 8.32 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +1101.0% |
| 1985 | 0.6993 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -91.6% |
| 1986 | 15.24 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +2079.2% |
| 1987 | 16.01 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1988 | 25.88 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +61.7% |
| 1989 | 14.01 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -45.9% |
| 1990 | 24.84 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +77.4% |
| 1991 | 11.73 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -52.8% |
| 1992 | 71.88 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +512.8% |
| 1993 | 49.03 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -31.8% |
| 1994 | 18.7 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -61.9% |
| 1995 | 33.8 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +80.7% |
| 1996 | 47.4 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +40.2% |
| 1997 | 164.61 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +247.3% |
| 1998 | 91.97 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -44.1% |
| 1999 | 136.55 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +48.5% |
| 2000 | 183.54 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +34.4% |
| 2001 | 158.92 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -13.4% |
| 2002 | 247.45 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +55.7% |
| 2003 | 587.38 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +137.4% |
| 2004 | 879.85 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +49.8% |
| 2005 | 1,243 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +41.3% |
| 2006 | 2,152 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +73.1% |
| 2007 | 3,155 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +46.6% |
| 2008 | 3,302 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 2,618 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -20.7% |
| 2010 | 3,189 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +21.8% |
| 2011 | 3,678 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +15.3% |
| 2012 | 2,742 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -25.5% |
| 2013 | 4,013 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +46.4% |
| 2014 | 3,501 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -12.8% |
| 2015 | 1,789 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -48.9% |
| 2016 | 2,092 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +17.0% |
| 2017 | 2,148 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 1,664 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -22.5% |
| 2019 | 1,522 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -8.5% |
| 2020 | 793.3 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -47.9% |
| 2021 | 3,923 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +394.5% |
| 2022 | 273.43 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -93.0% |
| 2023 | 1,751 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +540.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +2079.2% | 0.6993 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 15.24 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
| 1984 | +1101.0% | 0.6924 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 8.32 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
| 2023 | +540.2% | 273.43 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 1,751 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
| 1992 | +512.8% | 11.73 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 71.88 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.46 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 0 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 11.77 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1980s | 10.02 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 0.6924 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 25.88 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 65.05 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 11.73 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 164.61 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,453 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 158.92 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 3,302 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,634 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 1,522 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 4,013 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,685 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 273.43 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 3,923 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
- 22 Czechia 109,479 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 23 Trinidad and Tobago 103,447 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 24 Italy 103,397 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 25 Sweden 101,782 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 26 Austria 101,431 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 27 Spain 101,254 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 28 Saint Lucia 62,541 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 outflows (bop, current us$), per in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (bop, current us$), per in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) was 1,751 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest foreign direct investment, net outflows (bop, current us$), per recorded in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The highest recorded value was 4,013 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2013.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment, net outflows (bop, current us$), per recorded in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 1971.
- How does Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) rank for foreign direct investment, net outflows (bop, current us$), per?
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 25th out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is foreign direct investment, net outflows (bop, current us$), per rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.4%. 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 outflows (BoP, current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$) 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 outflows (BoP, current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), note: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and D
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$) 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.