Bolivia, Plurinational State of FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's fdi outflows was 0.49% in 2025, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 103.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's fdi outflows stood at 0.49% in 2025, a rise of +0.25% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.49% by 2025. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 86th globally.
Bolivia's foreign direct investment outflows have experienced significant fluctuations over the past 48 years, with the latest figure at 0.49 in 2025. This value represents not only the all-time peak but also the current ranking of 86 globally, surpassing several peer countries such as Türkiye with 0.50 and Argentina with 0.49. The country's FDI outflows have historically been low, with a notable exception being the trough of -0.26 in 2020, a year that likely reflects the impact of global economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the recent peak, Bolivia's FDI outflows remain relatively low compared to other countries. A potential shift in the trajectory of FDI outflows could be driven by improvements in the country's business environment, attracted by significant natural resource endowments, or by efforts to diversify its economy and increase investor confidence, which could ultimately lead to higher and more stable FDI outflows in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.76% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.62% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.49% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.49% | +0.25% | #86 |
| 2024 | 0.24% | −0.25% | #65 |
| 2023 | 0.49% | +0.65% | #92 |
| 2022 | -0.16% | −0.35% | #24 |
| 2021 | 0.19% | +0.45% | #73 |
| 2020 | -0.26% | −0.36% | #28 |
| 2019 | 0.10% | +0.27% | #56 |
| 2018 | -0.17% | −0.35% | #27 |
| 2017 | 0.17% | −0.09% | #69 |
| 2016 | 0.26% | +0.27% | #69 |
| 2015 | -0.01% | +0.09% | #27 |
| 2014 | -0.10% | −0.10% | #19 |
| 2011 | 0.00% | +0.15% | #24 |
| 2010 | -0.15% | −0.16% | #18 |
| 2009 | 0.02% | −0.00% | #37 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bolivia, Plurinational State of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's fdi outflows was 0.49% in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 103.2% increase from the previous year.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's fdi outflows peaked at 0.49% in 2025.
The lowest fdi outflows in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was -0.26% in 2020.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 86th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's fdi outflows is projected to reach 0.49% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was 0.49%. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bolivia-plurinational-state-of_fdi-outflows,
title = {Bolivia, Plurinational State of FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bolivia-plurinational-state-of/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}