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Bulgaria
Country Overview
| Capital | Sofia |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 6.47 million |
| GDP (2022) | 90.35 billion $ |
| Surface Area (2024) | 110,879.00 km² |
Key Indicators Evolution
Detailed Data
Demographic
| Indicator | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population, total | 6.47 million | 6.88 million | 6.93 million | 6.98 million | 7.03 million | 7.08 million | 7.13 million | 7.18 million | 7.22 million | 7.27 million | 7.31 million | 7.35 million | 7.40 million | 7.44 million | 7.49 million | 7.55 million | 7.60 million | 7.66 million | 7.72 million | 7.78 million | 7.84 million | 8.01 million | 8.17 million | 8.21 million |
| Population growth (annual %) | -6.19% | -0.81% | -0.60% | -0.70% | -0.72% | -0.73% | -0.70% | -0.64% | -0.57% | -0.56% | -0.58% | -0.64% | -0.66% | -0.64% | -0.70% | -0.74% | -0.76% | -0.75% | -0.75% | -0.79% | -2.17% | -1.99% | -0.49% | -0.56% |
| Population density (people per sq. km of land area) | .. | 63.35 | 63.87 | 64.26 | 64.71 | 65.18 | 65.66 | 66.12 | 66.54 | 66.92 | 67.30 | 67.69 | 68.12 | 68.57 | 68.99 | 69.47 | 69.97 | 70.50 | 70.95 | 71.48 | 72.03 | 72.40 | 73.85 | 74.22 |
Economic
| Indicator | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (current US$) | 90.35 billion | 84.04 billion | 70.37 billion | 68.88 billion | 66.37 billion | 59.31 billion | 53.96 billion | 50.81 billion | 57.16 billion | 55.85 billion | 54.29 billion | 57.74 billion | 50.76 billion | 52.02 billion | 54.48 billion | 44.43 billion | 34.38 billion | 29.87 billion | 26.16 billion | 21.14 billion | 16.40 billion | 14.18 billion | 13.25 billion | 13.63 billion |
| GDP growth (annual %) | 3.93% | 7.66% | -3.97% | 4.04% | 2.69% | 2.75% | 3.03% | 3.40% | 0.95% | -0.54% | 0.75% | 2.09% | 1.56% | -3.35% | 6.13% | 6.65% | 6.80% | 7.06% | 6.51% | 5.24% | 5.87% | 3.82% | 4.59% | -8.40% |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | 13,974 | 12,219 | 10,148 | 9,874 | 9,448 | 8,382 | 7,571 | 7,079 | 7,912 | 7,688 | 7,431 | 7,857 | 6,864 | 6,988 | 7,271 | 5,889 | 4,523 | 3,900 | 3,390 | 2,719 | 2,093 | 1,771 | 1,621 | 1,660 |
| Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) | 15.33% | 3.30% | 1.67% | 3.10% | 2.81% | 2.06% | -0.80% | -0.10% | -1.42% | 0.89% | 2.95% | 4.22% | 2.44% | 2.75% | 12.35% | 8.40% | 7.26% | 5.04% | 6.15% | 2.35% | 5.81% | 7.36% | 10.32% | 2.57% |
| Tax revenue (% of GDP) | 21.80% | 20.67% | 20.28% | 20.48% | 19.91% | 20.52% | 20.33% | 20.08% | 19.57% | 19.69% | 18.39% | 17.88% | 17.87% | 18.59% | 21.97% | 21.76% | 21.81% | 20.89% | 21.03% | 20.12% | 18.15% | 19.78% | 20.46% | 20.03% |
| Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income (%) | .. | 13.50 | 13.00 | 15.10 | 14.10 | 15.30 | 15.70 | 16.30 | 14.90 | 16.00 | 14.90 | 14.10 | 15.10 | 13.90 | 12.60 | 13.20 | 15.80 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (national estimate) | 4.27% | 5.27% | 5.13% | 4.23% | 5.21% | 6.16% | 7.58% | 9.14% | 11.42% | 12.94% | 12.27% | 11.26% | 10.28% | 6.82% | 5.61% | 6.88% | 8.95% | 10.08% | 12.04% | 13.73% | 18.11% | 19.92% | 16.22% | 14.10% |
Environmental
| Indicator | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 emissions (kt) | .. | .. | 34,138 | 39,160 | 40,898 | 43,885 | 41,587 | 44,557 | 42,054 | 39,661 | 45,023 | 49,638 | 44,741 | 42,908 | 50,039 | 52,599 | 48,955 | 47,986 | 47,266 | 47,933 | 43,600 | 46,186 | 43,421 | 44,322 |
| CO2 emissions (kg per 2015 US$ of GDP) | .. | .. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Social
| Indicator | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 6.45% | 6.29% | 6.59% | 6.62% | 6.58% | 7.01% | 6.75% | 6.86% | 7.01% | 6.66% | 6.44% | 6.78% | 6.81% | 7.09% | 7.47% | 7.54% | 8.11% | 8.94% | 10.75% | 11.14% | 10.71% | 9.69% | 13.20% | 13.77% |
| Employment in industry (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 30.02% | 30.83% | 30.32% | 30.02% | 30.11% | 29.90% | 29.79% | 29.89% | 30.12% | 30.19% | 31.32% | 31.45% | 32.98% | 35.24% | 36.43% | 35.50% | 34.47% | 34.24% | 32.92% | 32.13% | 32.66% | 32.77% | 32.83% | 34.05% |
| Employment in services (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 63.53% | 62.88% | 63.09% | 63.36% | 63.31% | 63.09% | 63.46% | 63.25% | 62.88% | 63.15% | 62.24% | 61.77% | 60.21% | 57.67% | 56.10% | 56.96% | 57.42% | 56.82% | 56.34% | 56.73% | 56.63% | 57.54% | 53.97% | 52.19% |
| Fertility rate, total (births per woman) | 1.78 | 1.58 | 1.56 | 1.58 | 1.56 | 1.56 | 1.54 | 1.53 | 1.53 | 1.48 | 1.50 | 1.51 | 1.57 | 1.66 | 1.56 | 1.49 | 1.44 | 1.37 | 1.33 | 1.26 | 1.23 | 1.21 | 1.26 | 1.23 |
| Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) | 5.00 | 5.20 | 5.40 | 5.60 | 5.80 | 6.10 | 6.40 | 6.80 | 7.30 | 7.70 | 8.20 | 8.70 | 9.00 | 9.30 | 9.60 | 9.90 | 10.40 | 11.00 | 11.80 | 12.50 | 13.20 | 13.80 | 14.40 | 14.90 |
| Net migration | -4,800 | -8,716 | -9,902 | -11,439 | -12,115 | -13,560 | -14,947 | -15,356 | -15,527 | -15,243 | -13,770 | -11,262 | -8,686 | -6,997 | -5,674 | -4,748 | -3,980 | -3,832 | -4,156 | -4,527 | -6,134 | -8,623 | -11,295 | -14,046 |
| Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) | .. | .. | .. | 11.92 | .. | .. | .. | 11.44 | .. | .. | .. | .. | 10.66 | .. | .. | .. | .. | 10.68 | .. | .. | .. | .. | 11.37 | .. |
| Access to electricity (% of population) | 100.00% | 99.80% | 99.70% | 99.20% | 98.70% | 98.10% | 97.30% | 96.60% | 95.90% | 95.30% | 94.70% | 94.10% | 93.50% | 92.90% | 92.30% | 91.70% | 91.20% | 90.60% | 90.10% | 89.60% | 89.10% | 88.60% | 88.10% | 100.00% |
Key Statistics and Indicators for Bulgaria
Demographics
- Total Population (2022): 6.47 million inhabitants
- Population Density (2021): 63.35 people/km²
- Age Distribution:
- 0-14 years: 14.00%
- 15-64 years: 63.63%
- 65 years and above: 22.38%
- Fertility Rate (2022): 1.78 births/woman
- Infant Mortality Rate (2022): 5.00 per 1,000 live births
Economy
- GDP (2022): 90.35 billion $
- Employment Distribution:
- Agriculture: 6.45%
- Industry: 30.02%
- Services: 63.53%
- Unemployment Rate (2023): 4.32%
These key statistics and indicators provide a comprehensive overview of the demographic and economic situation in Bulgaria. With a population of 6.47 million inhabitants in 2022 and a GDP of 90.35 billion $ in 2022, Bulgaria presents a unique profile in terms of socio-economic development. The demographic structure, employment distribution by sector, as well as fertility and infant mortality rates are crucial indicators for understanding the challenges and opportunities facing the country.