Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 56.22 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Bulgaria, 2005–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 56.22 million for direct economic loss attributed to disasters in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 29.0% on the previous year and up 5,772.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Bulgaria peaked at 130.30 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 7,801, in 2009.
That places Bulgaria 55th out of 130 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9.42 million | — |
| 2006 | 6.75 million | -28.3% |
| 2007 | 22.67 million | +235.9% |
| 2008 | 1.12 million | -95.1% |
| 2009 | 7,801 | -99.3% |
| 2010 | 2.17 million | +27750.4% |
| 2011 | 412,766 | -81.0% |
| 2012 | 14.35 million | +3375.5% |
| 2013 | 957,414 | -93.3% |
| 2014 | 9.58 million | +900.8% |
| 2015 | 72.30 million | +654.6% |
| 2016 | 17.69 million | -75.5% |
| 2017 | 130.30 million | +636.8% |
| 2018 | 43.74 million | -66.4% |
| 2019 | 18.40 million | -57.9% |
| 2020 | 7.85 million | -57.3% |
| 2021 | 362,751 | -95.4% |
| 2022 | 79.24 million | +21744.4% |
| 2023 | 56.22 million | -29.0% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 56.22 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 47.61 million, 1.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 56.22 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.64 million, 3.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Bulgaria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +27750.4% | 7,801 | 2.17 million |
| 2022 | +21744.4% | 362,751 | 79.24 million |
| 2012 | +3375.5% | 412,766 | 14.35 million |
| 2014 | +900.8% | 957,414 | 9.58 million |
| 2015 | +654.6% | 9.58 million | 72.30 million |
| 2017 | +636.8% | 17.69 million | 130.30 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.99 million | 7,801 | 22.67 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 30.99 million | 412,766 | 130.30 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.92 million | 362,751 | 79.24 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More economy & growth data for Bulgaria
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -8.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0156 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 316.82 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.1831 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0114 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 231.34 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Bulgaria?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Bulgaria was 56.22 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 130.30 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,801 in 2009.
- How does Bulgaria rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- Bulgaria ranks 55th out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,772.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Direct economic loss attributed to disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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