Romania FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Romania's fdi outflows was 0.75% in 2025, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 43.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1987–2025.
Overview
Romania's fdi outflows stood at 0.75% in 2025, a rise of +0.23% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.75% by 2025. Romania ranked 68th globally.
Romania's foreign direct investment outflows have experienced considerable fluctuations over the past four decades. The all-time peak of 0.77 in 2019, following an uptick from the trough of -0.12 in 2012, marked a notable improvement, albeit from a low base. Notably, Romania's FDI outflows still trail behind those of its European Union peers, with the EU averaging 0.78 in 2025, narrowly surpassing Romania's current level of 0.75. Over the years, Romania has demonstrated a propensity to engage in outward foreign investment, albeit with some volatility. The country's economic integration with the EU, coupled with its growing economic resilience, has likely contributed to this trend. However, a potential shift in global economic dynamics or a significant change in Romania's economic policies could alter the trajectory of its FDI outflows, potentially propelling it closer to the EU average or even surpassing it in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.93% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.84% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.75% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.75% | +0.23% | #68 |
| 2024 | 0.52% | −0.01% | #92 |
| 2023 | 0.53% | −0.21% | #98 |
| 2022 | 0.74% | +0.27% | #104 |
| 2021 | 0.47% | +0.39% | #97 |
| 2020 | 0.08% | −0.69% | #61 |
| 2019 | 0.77% | +0.15% | #109 |
| 2018 | 0.62% | +0.44% | #109 |
| 2017 | 0.18% | −0.49% | #72 |
| 2016 | 0.68% | +0.10% | #96 |
| 2015 | 0.58% | +0.44% | #91 |
| 2014 | 0.13% | +0.17% | #56 |
| 2013 | -0.03% | +0.08% | #24 |
| 2012 | -0.12% | −0.15% | #22 |
| 2011 | 0.03% | −0.11% | #34 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's fdi outflows was 0.75% in 2025. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 43.8% increase from the previous year.
Romania's fdi outflows peaked at 0.77% in 2019.
The lowest fdi outflows in Romania was -0.12% in 2012.
Romania ranks 68th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's fdi outflows is projected to reach 0.75% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Romania in 2025 was 0.75%. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_fdi-outflows,
title = {Romania FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}