Foreign direct investment has been a critical driver of economic convergence for Eastern European economies. Countries that joined the EU attracted significant FDI in manufacturing, services, and technology. But FDI flows have been uneven — Hungary and the Czech Republic attracted far more per capita than Romania or Bulgaria. This starter compares FDI as a share of GDP alongside related indicators.
Key Data Points
Romania, Czechia, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Croatia -- GDP per capita ($), GDP growth (%), Exports (% GDP), FDI inflows (% GDP)
Romania
$22,436.01
Czechia
$35,161.48
Poland
$28,484.67
Hungary
$25,916.33
Bulgaria
$20,425.72
Croatia
$26,957.85
Romania
1 % annual
Czechia
2.3 % annual
Poland
3.2 % annual
Hungary
0.6 % annual
Bulgaria
3 % annual
Croatia
3.1 % annual
Romania
77.2%
Czechia
131.5%
Poland
100.4%
Hungary
146.5%
Bulgaria
110.2%
Croatia
104.9%
Romania
1.9%
Czechia
3.8%
Poland
2.2%
Hungary
-27.9%
Bulgaria
3.1%
Croatia
4.9%