Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current) was 11.1 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current) in Bulgaria, 2001–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (bop, current) in Bulgaria is 11.1 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 145.9% on the previous year and up 158.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (bop, current) in Bulgaria peaked at 164.12 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -19.14 % change on previous year, in 2015.
Bulgaria ranks 66th of 167 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 16.36 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 103.48 % change on previous year | +532.6% |
| 2003 | 4.65 % change on previous year | -95.5% |
| 2004 | 24.91 % change on previous year | +435.2% |
| 2005 | 164.12 % change on previous year | +558.9% |
| 2006 | -13.86 % change on previous year | -108.4% |
| 2007 | 11.7 % change on previous year | -184.4% |
| 2008 | 22.72 % change on previous year | +94.3% |
| 2009 | 23.17 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 2010 | -2.56 % change on previous year | -111.0% |
| 2011 | 22.71 % change on previous year | -987.4% |
| 2012 | 31.79 % change on previous year | +40.0% |
| 2013 | 7.1 % change on previous year | -77.7% |
| 2014 | 16.15 % change on previous year | +127.4% |
| 2015 | -19.14 % change on previous year | -218.5% |
| 2016 | -1.25 % change on previous year | -93.4% |
| 2017 | -2.57 % change on previous year | +104.7% |
| 2018 | 16.87 % change on previous year | -757.4% |
| 2019 | 25.32 % change on previous year | +50.1% |
| 2020 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -94.2% |
| 2021 | 16.48 % change on previous year | +1018.0% |
| 2022 | -10.17 % change on previous year | -161.7% |
| 2023 | 30.71 % change on previous year | -401.9% |
| 2024 | 4.51 % change on previous year | -85.3% |
| 2025 | 11.1 % change on previous year | +145.9% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 11.1 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.44 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 11.1 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.27 % change on previous year, 98% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.7 % change on previous year | -13.86 % change on previous year | 164.12 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 9.44 % change on previous year | -19.14 % change on previous year | 31.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.02 % change on previous year | -10.17 % change on previous year | 30.71 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 63 France 11.35 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Slovenia 11.2 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Lebanon 11.16 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Suriname 11.05 % change on previous year compare
- 68 United Kingdom 10.49 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Malta 10.4 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Bulgaria
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.48 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.58 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.51 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0116 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 234.99 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.88 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 60.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0373 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 759.02 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 7.89 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (bop, current) in Bulgaria?
- Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (bop, current) in Bulgaria was 11.1 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (bop, current) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 164.12 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (bop, current) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.14 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Bulgaria rank for charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (bop, current)?
- Bulgaria ranks 66th out of 167 countries with data for 2025.
- Is charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (bop, current) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.