Bulgaria's FDI Dips in Early 2025
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bulgaria reached a net inflow of €685.6 million (0.6% of GDP) in January–February 2025, down 10.8% compared to €768.2 million in the same period last year, according to preliminary data from the Bulgarian National Bank, CE Report quotes BTA
In February alone, FDI inflows stood at €353.8 million, down from €481 million in February 2024. Meanwhile, real estate investments by non-residents showed a net outflow of €1.7 million, reversing a €1.5 million inflow a year earlier.
Outward direct investments totaled €37.4 million in the first two months of 2025, also down from €53.8 million a year prior. All figures remain subject to revision in future reports.
