International Investment Position (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: International Investment Position (Assets, Positions, US dollar) was 121.41 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
International Investment Position in Bulgaria, 1998–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, international investment position in Bulgaria stood at 121.41 billion US dollar. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 19.1% on the previous year and up 183.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international investment position in Bulgaria peaked at 121.41 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 7.89 billion US dollar, in 1998.
That places Bulgaria 60th out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International Investment Position (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 7.89 billion US dollar | — |
| 1999 | 8.10 billion US dollar | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 8.92 billion US dollar | +10.2% |
| 2001 | 9.22 billion US dollar | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 10.14 billion US dollar | +9.9% |
| 2003 | 12.10 billion US dollar | +19.4% |
| 2004 | 17.20 billion US dollar | +42.1% |
| 2005 | 16.01 billion US dollar | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 23.45 billion US dollar | +46.5% |
| 2007 | 30.16 billion US dollar | +28.6% |
| 2008 | 30.88 billion US dollar | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 33.54 billion US dollar | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 33.36 billion US dollar | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 34.66 billion US dollar | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 40.13 billion US dollar | +15.8% |
| 2013 | 43.16 billion US dollar | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 43.95 billion US dollar | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 42.82 billion US dollar | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 49.39 billion US dollar | +15.3% |
| 2017 | 57.45 billion US dollar | +16.3% |
| 2018 | 58.83 billion US dollar | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 63.03 billion US dollar | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 76.46 billion US dollar | +21.3% |
| 2021 | 80.65 billion US dollar | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 85.72 billion US dollar | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 97.90 billion US dollar | +14.2% |
| 2024 | 101.91 billion US dollar | +4.1% |
| 2025 | 121.41 billion US dollar | +19.1% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 121.41 billion US dollar is below the median for high income countries, which is 464.44 billion US dollar, 26% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 121.41 billion US dollar is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 225.54 billion US dollar, 54% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.99 billion US dollar | 7.89 billion US dollar | 8.10 billion US dollar | 2 |
| 2000s | 19.16 billion US dollar | 8.92 billion US dollar | 33.54 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.68 billion US dollar | 33.36 billion US dollar | 63.03 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 94.01 billion US dollar | 76.46 billion US dollar | 121.41 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0156 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 316.82 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.1831 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0114 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 231.34 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0084 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international investment position in Bulgaria?
- International investment position in Bulgaria was 121.41 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest international investment position recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 121.41 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest international investment position recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.89 billion US dollar in 1998.
- How does Bulgaria rank for international investment position?
- Bulgaria ranks 60th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is international investment position rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 183.6%. 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 International Investment Position (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.