🇧🇬 Bulgaria
With 6,433,302 inhabitants (2025), Bulgaria ranks 110 out of 213 in the population ranking (Europe). GDP per capita – Bulgaria: $20,328 /inh. (2025), ranking 73 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.1 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3.5 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 4.6 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Bulgaria, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: access to employment (1/186).
Weaknesses – Bulgaria, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Tobacco use among women (162/165), Tobacco use (159/165), Share of women among ministers (175/192).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Bulgaria has $20,328 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Bulgaria has 3.5 %, below the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Bulgaria has 4.6 %, above the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Bulgaria has 3.1 %, above the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $10,690 /inh. | 2021 | 57 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $44,451 /inh. | 2025 | 60 of 201 |
| GDP | $130.8B | 2025 | 63 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $286B | 2025 | 71 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $20,328 /inh. | 2025 | 73 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 3.2 % | 2025 | 75 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $17,780 /inh. | 2025 | 75 of 205 |
| GDP growth | 3.1 % | 2025 | 109 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.9 % | 2021 | 121 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad money supply (M3) | 82.1 % | 2024 | 43 of 164 |
| Lending interest rate | 4.2 % | 2025 | 134 of 146 |
| Real interest rate | -3 % | 2025 | 134 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 4.6 % | 2025 | 143 of 191 |
| Official exchange rate | 1.74 LCU/$ | 2025 | 150 of 211 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 7.4 % | 2025 | 172 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 27.9 % | 2025 | 25 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3.5 % | 2025 | 59 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 67.4 % | 2025 | 70 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 10.2 % | 2025 | 74 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 54.1 % | 2025 | 119 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 4.7 % | 2025 | 132 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 56.1 % | 2025 | 132 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 11.8 % | 2025 | 160 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 13.4 % | 2024 | 55 of 185 |
| Services exports | $18.6B | 2025 | 55 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 50.7 % | 2025 | 57 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $48.3B | 2025 | 58 of 205 |
| Trade openness | 102.5 % | 2025 | 63 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 51.8 % | 2025 | 80 of 192 |
| Current account balance | -5.8 % | 2025 | 150 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 4,973,000 arr. | 2020 | 38 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $4.9B | 2025 | 49 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 3.7 % | 2025 | 58 of 201 |
| International tourism receipts | $1.8B | 2020 | 60 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 2.1 % | 2025 | 102 of 196 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government spending | 35.8 % | 2023 | 31 of 160 |
| Tax revenue | 20.7 % | 2024 | 48 of 161 |
| Research and development spending | 0.8 % | 2023 | 49 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 20.8 % | 2025 | 51 of 187 |
| Military spending | 2 % | 2025 | 73 of 165 |
| Budget balance | -2.6 % | 2024 | 84 of 158 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 18.4 % | 2024 | 105 of 159 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 7.2 months | 2025 | 39 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $47.1B | 2025 | 53 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 47.1 % | 2024 | 81 of 184 |
| External debt | 55.1 % | 2022 | 81 of 121 |
| Stock market capitalization | 8.5 % | 2025 | 86 of 101 |
Economic structure 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 63.3 % | 2025 | 67 of 202 |
| Household final consumption | 58.5 % | 2025 | 109 of 189 |
| Gross capital formation | 21.7 % | 2025 | 114 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 16.7 % | 2025 | 122 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 21.2 % | 2025 | 123 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2.5 % | 2025 | 143 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 22.2 % | 2025 | 18 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 99.3 % | 2021 | 19 of 145 |
| Median age of the population | 44.3 yrs | 2023 | 20 of 226 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.6 % | 2025 | 34 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 106 per 100 girls | 2024 | 55 of 213 |
| Urban population | 74.2 % | 2025 | 74 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 57.8 per 100 | 2025 | 88 of 213 |
| Population | 6,433,302 inhab. | 2025 | 110 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 63.4 % | 2025 | 126 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 93.7 per 100 women | 2025 | 180 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.4 % | 2025 | 180 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 14.4 % | 2025 | 187 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate | 15.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 2 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 4.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 44 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 5.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 47 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 9.2 per 100,000 | 2019 | 60 of 188 |
| Female suicide rate | 3.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 65 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 7.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 66 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 12.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 72 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 65.4 yrs | 2023 | 74 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 79.5 yrs | 2024 | 91 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 75.8 yrs | 2024 | 99 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 72.2 yrs | 2024 | 103 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.72 children/woman | 2024 | 122 of 213 |
| Population growth | -0.13 % | 2025 | 177 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 8.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 179 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Hospital beds | 8.2 per 1,000 | 2023 | 7 of 190 |
| Physicians | 4.33 per 1,000 | 2022 | 23 of 193 |
| Health expenditure | 7.9 % | 2023 | 62 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 12 per 100,000 | 2024 | 65 of 206 |
| Measles vaccination | 94 % | 2024 | 68 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.2 % | 2024 | 76 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 4.2 per 1,000 | 2023 | 90 of 196 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 35.5 % | 2023 | 125 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 86.1 % | 2024 | 137 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 13.2 L/person | 2024 | 8 of 202 |
| Average height of men | 178.2 cm | 2014 | 26 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 164.8 cm | 2014 | 29 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 48 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult women | 17.3 % | 2024 | 52 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 7.4 % | 2024 | 72 of 207 |
| Adult obesity | 20.3 % | 2024 | 79 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 25.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 113 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult men | 23.3 % | 2024 | 122 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 40.6 % | 2024 | 129 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 38.7 % | 2024 | 159 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 36.7 % | 2024 | 162 of 165 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.1 % | 2020 | 38 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 10 % | 2020 | 61 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.6 | 2003 | 66 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 10.3 % | 2020 | 72 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 79.5 % | 2020 | 73 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 58.6 % | 2022 | 76 of 114 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 17.3 % | 2022 | 86 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 93 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.4 | 2003 | 105 of 205 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.3 | 2003 | 112 of 203 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 4.4 % | 2024 | 114 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.1 % | 2020 | 152 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 31.1 % | 2023 | 41 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 1 % | 2023 | 66 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 6 % | 2023 | 119 of 169 |
| Gini index | 39.5 | 2023 | 120 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 42.8 ° | 2026 | 45 of 232 |
| Length of land borders | 1,806 km | 2026 | 95 of 230 |
| Land area | 108,560 km² | 2024 | 101 of 212 |
| Total area | 111,000 km² | 2024 | 104 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 354 km | 2026 | 123 of 227 |
| Population density | 59.3 inh./km² | 2024 | 143 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 1.3 % | 2015 | 68 of 212 |
| Highest point | 2,925 m | 2026 | 72 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 472 m | 2026 | 75 of 166 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 3,248 m³/inh. | 2022 | 78 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 608 mm | 2022 | 130 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 44.3 % | 2025 | 6 of 210 |
| Arable land | 32.2 % | 2024 | 25 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 46.2 % | 2024 | 71 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 36.4 % | 2024 | 92 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.86 | 2025 | 33 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.84 | 2025 | 59 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.44 | 2025 | 63 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.4 | 2025 | 64 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.5 | 2025 | 67 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.6 | 2025 | 72 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.64 | 2025 | 76 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.85 | 2025 | 35 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.87 | 2025 | 47 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.85 | 2025 | 57 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.83 | 2025 | 64 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.87 | 2025 | 64 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.82 | 2025 | 68 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.83 | 2025 | 70 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.75 | 2025 | 75 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.87 | 2025 | 92 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.79 | 2025 | 60 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.34 | 2025 | 70 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 43 pts | 2024 | 76 of 179 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.27 | 2025 | 85 of 203 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.56 | 2025 | 90 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.28 | 2025 | 95 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.25 | 2025 | 95 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.13 | 2025 | 98 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.05 | 2025 | 102 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.64 | 2025 | 110 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.29 | 2025 | 115 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 9 % | 2012 | 42 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 25 % | 2025 | 100 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,945 | 2025 | 141 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 5.3 % | 2025 | 175 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 15 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 88.7 /100 | 2025 | 17 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 67.8 /100 | 2025 | 104 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 8.9 pts | 2025 | 52 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 48 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 12 wks | 2026 | 18 of 61 |
| Maternal mortality | 6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 28 of 192 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 39.6 % | 2007 | 103 of 181 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 38 per 1,000 | 2024 | 129 of 213 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 29.7 % | 1998 | 132 of 150 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 94.5 % | 2021 | 138 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (women) | 62.3 yrs | 2026 | 38 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 64.8 yrs | 2026 | 40 of 78 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $1,329 | 2025 | 40 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $623 | 2025 | 50 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 82.8 % | 2022 | 53 of 210 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 10.8 % | 2016 | 75 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 13.7 % | 2016 | 77 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.4 /10 | 2024 | 78 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 12 yrs | 2025 | 32 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has about 6,433,302 inhabitants (2025), ranking 110 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Bulgaria?
GDP per capita is $20,328 /inh. (2025): Bulgaria ranks 73 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Bulgaria?
Annual inflation is 4.6 % (2025); Bulgaria ranks 143 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Bulgaria?
The unemployment rate is 3.5 % (2025); Bulgaria ranks 59 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Bulgaria stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Bulgaria has $20,328 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Bulgaria come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.