International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) was -3.95 billion in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-3.95 billion
Change on year
up 39.7%
World rank
87th
of 171 countries
All-time high
-3.95 billion
in 2024
All-time low
-51.95 billion
in 2009
Years of data
20
2005–2024

International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) in Bulgaria, 2005–2024

-50.0B-40.0B-30.0B-20.0B-10.0B02005201420242005: -12.1B2006: -20.2B2007: -36.7B2008: -49.2B2009: -52.0B2010: -46.7B2011: -44.2B2012: -42.9B2013: -42.2B2014: -37.6B2015: -30.8B2016: -24.4B2017: -27.5B2018: -24.2B2019: -21.2B2020: -17.7B2021: -12.6B2022: -8.0B2023: -6.5B2024: -3.9B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in Bulgaria is -3.95 billion, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 39.7% on the previous year and up 89.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in Bulgaria peaked at -3.95 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, -51.95 billion, in 2009.

That places Bulgaria 87th out of 171 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -34.02 billion -51.95 billion -12.10 billion 5
2010s -34.17 billion -46.68 billion -21.25 billion 10
2020s -9.77 billion -17.74 billion -3.95 billion 5

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 84 Djibouti -3.75 billion compare
  2. 85 Seychelles -3.89 billion compare
  3. 86 Bhutan -3.94 billion compare
  4. 88 Aruba, Kingdom of the Netherlands -3.97 billion compare
  5. 89 Estonia, Republic of -4.00 billion compare
  6. 90 Malawi -4.57 billion compare

See the full ranking of 180 places β†’

More external debt data for Bulgaria

All data for Bulgaria β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in Bulgaria?
International investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in Bulgaria was -3.95 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was -3.95 billion in 2024.
What is the lowest international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was -51.95 billion in 2009.
How does Bulgaria rank for international investment position, net (assets less liabilities)?
Bulgaria ranks 87th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
Is international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is up 89.5%. 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 International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities), Adjusted using IMF accounting records (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities), Adjusted using IMF accounting records (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
180 places, 3,172 data points, 2005–2024
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.