Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 25.11 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
25.11
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
70th
of 173 countries
All-time high
34.02
in 2008
All-time low
1.66
in 1960
Years of data
60
1960–2019
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Bulgaria, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Bulgaria stood at 25.11.
The figure is up 2.5% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Bulgaria peaked at 34.02 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.66, in 1960.
Bulgaria ranks 70th of 173 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.
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.66 | — |
| 1961 | 1.73 | +4.0% |
| 1962 | 1.8 | +4.0% |
| 1963 | 1.87 | +4.0% |
| 1964 | 1.95 | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 2.02 | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 2.11 | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 2.19 | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 2.28 | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 2.37 | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 2.46 | +4.0% |
| 1971 | 2.56 | +4.0% |
| 1972 | 2.66 | +4.0% |
| 1973 | 2.77 | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 2.88 | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 3 | +4.0% |
| 1976 | 3.12 | +4.0% |
| 1977 | 3.24 | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 3.37 | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 3.51 | +4.0% |
| 1980 | 3.65 | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 3.79 | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 3.94 | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 4.1 | +4.0% |
| 1984 | 4.27 | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 4.44 | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 4.61 | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 4.8 | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 4.99 | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 5.19 | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 5.4 | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 5.61 | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 5.84 | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 6.07 | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 6.31 | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 7.85 | +24.3% |
| 1996 | 2.33 | -70.3% |
| 1997 | 5.74 | +146.1% |
| 1998 | 6.66 | +15.9% |
| 1999 | 8.04 | +20.8% |
| 2000 | 9.63 | +19.7% |
| 2001 | 12.02 | +24.8% |
| 2002 | 13.34 | +11.0% |
| 2003 | 15.35 | +15.0% |
| 2004 | 17.46 | +13.8% |
| 2005 | 22.69 | +29.9% |
| 2006 | 25.35 | +11.8% |
| 2007 | 27.33 | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 34.02 | +24.5% |
| 2009 | 27.76 | -18.4% |
| 2010 | 21.89 | -21.1% |
| 2011 | 22.15 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 22.69 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 21.89 | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 21.1 | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 19.81 | -6.1% |
| 2016 | 23.28 | +17.5% |
| 2017 | 24.61 | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 24.5 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 25.11 | +2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2 | 1.66 | 2.37 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.96 | 2.46 | 3.51 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.38 | 3.65 | 5.19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.99 | 2.33 | 8.04 | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.49 | 9.63 | 34.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.7 | 19.81 | 25.11 | 10 |
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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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 15.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.87 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 17,685 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 10.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.7718 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 15,689 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 2.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.4465 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (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 25.11 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 34.02 in 2008.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.66 in 1960.
- How does Bulgaria rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
- Bulgaria ranks 70th 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 9.5%. 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, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017. 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.