Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 15.52 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Bulgaria, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 15.52 for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in 2019.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 28.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Bulgaria peaked at 25.63 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.41, in 1996.
That places Bulgaria 86th out of 173 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5.95 | — |
| 1971 | 5.79 | -2.7% |
| 1972 | 5.59 | -3.4% |
| 1973 | 5.38 | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 5.2 | -3.3% |
| 1975 | 4.97 | -4.4% |
| 1976 | 4.85 | -2.4% |
| 1977 | 4.75 | -2.1% |
| 1978 | 4.68 | -1.5% |
| 1979 | 4.56 | -2.5% |
| 1980 | 4.49 | -1.6% |
| 1981 | 4.45 | -0.9% |
| 1982 | 4.52 | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 4.54 | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 4.57 | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 4.63 | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 4.62 | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 4.53 | -1.9% |
| 1988 | 4.25 | -6.3% |
| 1989 | 4.57 | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 5.23 | +14.4% |
| 1991 | 5.94 | +13.6% |
| 1992 | 6.66 | +12.1% |
| 1993 | 7.03 | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 7.18 | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 8.52 | +18.6% |
| 1996 | 2.41 | -71.7% |
| 1997 | 6.91 | +186.8% |
| 1998 | 7.68 | +11.2% |
| 1999 | 10.11 | +31.8% |
| 2000 | 11.56 | +14.3% |
| 2001 | 13.89 | +20.2% |
| 2002 | 14.55 | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 15.92 | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 17.01 | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 20.63 | +21.3% |
| 2006 | 21.59 | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 21.84 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 25.63 | +17.3% |
| 2009 | 21.64 | -15.6% |
| 2010 | 16.97 | -21.6% |
| 2011 | 16.78 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 17.13 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 16.46 | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 15.58 | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 14.07 | -9.7% |
| 2016 | 15.92 | +13.2% |
| 2017 | 16.26 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 15.71 | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 15.52 | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.17 | 4.56 | 5.95 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.52 | 4.25 | 4.63 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.76 | 2.41 | 10.11 | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.43 | 11.56 | 25.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.04 | 14.07 | 17.13 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 83 Italy 15.78 compare
- 84 El Salvador 15.77 compare
- 85 Gabon 15.71 compare
- 87 Montenegro 15.3 compare
- 88 Iran, Islamic Republic of 15.21 compare
- 89 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 15.15 compare
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)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 8,954 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 19.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.01 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 20,539 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate 14.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.8963 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita 18,221 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Bulgaria?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Bulgaria was 15.52 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 25.63 in 2008.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.41 in 1996.
- How does Bulgaria rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
- Bulgaria ranks 86th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.3%. 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 Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.