Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) was 8,765 Euro in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
8,765 Euro
Change on year
up 10.6%
World rank
40th
of 47 countries
All-time high
8,765 Euro
in 2025
All-time low
1,163 Euro
in 2006
Years of data
20
2006–2025
Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Bulgaria, 2006–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Euro.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 8,765 Euro for distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in 2025. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.6% on the previous year and up 168.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Bulgaria peaked at 8,765 Euro in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1,163 Euro, in 2006.
Bulgaria ranks 40th of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,163 Euro | — |
| 2007 | 1,388 Euro | +19.3% |
| 2008 | 2,237 Euro | +61.2% |
| 2009 | 2,757 Euro | +23.2% |
| 2010 | 2,789 Euro | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 2,762 Euro | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 2,580 Euro | -6.6% |
| 2013 | 2,781 Euro | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 2,885 Euro | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 3,266 Euro | +13.2% |
| 2016 | 3,016 Euro | -7.7% |
| 2017 | 3,729 Euro | +23.6% |
| 2018 | 3,694 Euro | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 4,614 Euro | +24.9% |
| 2020 | 5,002 Euro | +8.4% |
| 2021 | 5,475 Euro | +9.5% |
| 2022 | 5,577 Euro | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 6,491 Euro | +16.4% |
| 2024 | 7,924 Euro | +22.1% |
| 2025 | 8,765 Euro | +10.6% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 8,765 Euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17,355 Euro, 51% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 8,765 Euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 20,318 Euro, 43% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,886 Euro | 1,163 Euro | 2,757 Euro | 4 |
| 2010s | 3,212 Euro | 2,580 Euro | 4,614 Euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,539 Euro | 5,002 Euro | 8,765 Euro | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
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 distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Bulgaria?
- Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Bulgaria was 8,765 Euro in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 8,765 Euro in 2025.
- What is the lowest distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,163 Euro in 2006.
- How does Bulgaria rank for distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in)?
- Bulgaria ranks 40th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in social transfers) by household composition. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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