Azerbaijan FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Azerbaijan's fdi outflows was 1.35% in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 35.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Azerbaijan's fdi outflows stood at 1.35% in 2025, a rise of +0.35% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.35% by 2025. Azerbaijan ranked 51st globally.
Azerbaijan's foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows have exhibited considerable volatility over the past three decades, with the country ranking 51 globally in 2025 at $1.35 billion. The all-time peak of $30.33 billion in 2005 was a significant milestone, outpacing even its closest peer countries such as Bulgaria at $1.37 billion. Conversely, Azerbaijan's FDI outflows plummeted to $0.00 in 1997, representing an all-time trough. Since then, the country has seen a gradual increase in its FDI outflows, with a notable exception being the 2020 dip. While Azerbaijan's FDI outflows have shown a steady improvement, the country still lags behind its peers in terms of economic diversification and foreign investment. A sustained increase in oil prices or successful implementation of economic reforms could potentially alter the trajectory of Azerbaijan's FDI outflows and propel the country towards a more stable and diversified economic growth path.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.47% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.41% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.35% | +0.35% | #51 |
| 2024 | 1.00% | −1.59% | #117 |
| 2023 | 2.59% | +2.37% | #153 |
| 2022 | 0.22% | +0.08% | #73 |
| 2021 | 0.14% | −1.79% | #63 |
| 2020 | 1.93% | −3.11% | #150 |
| 2019 | 5.05% | +1.31% | #165 |
| 2018 | 3.74% | −2.54% | #163 |
| 2017 | 6.27% | −0.52% | #162 |
| 2016 | 6.80% | +0.75% | #164 |
| 2015 | 6.05% | +3.41% | #160 |
| 2014 | 2.64% | +0.65% | #145 |
| 2013 | 1.99% | −4.44% | #131 |
| 2012 | 6.43% | +1.04% | #153 |
| 2011 | 5.39% | −0.32% | #149 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Azerbaijan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan's fdi outflows was 1.35% in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 35.2% increase from the previous year.
Azerbaijan's fdi outflows peaked at 30.33% in 2005.
The lowest fdi outflows in Azerbaijan was 0.00% in 1997.
Azerbaijan ranks 51st globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Azerbaijan's fdi outflows is projected to reach 1.35% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Azerbaijan in 2025 was 1.35%. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_azerbaijan_fdi-outflows,
title = {Azerbaijan FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/azerbaijan/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}