Exports of goods and services in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Exports of goods and services was 43.51 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Bulgaria, 1980–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services in Bulgaria is 43.51 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 25.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Bulgaria peaked at 84.43 billion constant LCU in 1987 and was at its lowest, 9.88 billion constant LCU, in 1991.
That places Bulgaria 125th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 55.99 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1981 | 59.29 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 58.10 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 61.83 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 67.55 billion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 1985 | 76.05 billion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 1986 | 76.55 billion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 84.43 billion constant LCU | +10.3% |
| 1988 | 73.67 billion constant LCU | -12.7% |
| 1989 | 63.33 billion constant LCU | -14.0% |
| 1990 | 18.14 billion constant LCU | -71.4% |
| 1991 | 9.88 billion constant LCU | -45.5% |
| 1992 | 10.45 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 10.70 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 10.99 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 18.52 billion constant LCU | +68.4% |
| 1996 | 19.83 billion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 16.39 billion constant LCU | -17.4% |
| 1998 | 13.48 billion constant LCU | -17.7% |
| 1999 | 11.17 billion constant LCU | -17.2% |
| 2000 | 11.30 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 12.31 billion constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 13.10 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 16.31 billion constant LCU | +24.5% |
| 2004 | 17.79 billion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 19.16 billion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 2006 | 22.92 billion constant LCU | +19.6% |
| 2007 | 23.48 billion constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 20.73 billion constant LCU | -11.7% |
| 2009 | 23.02 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 2010 | 25.91 billion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 2011 | 26.44 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 28.99 billion constant LCU | +9.6% |
| 2013 | 29.87 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 31.81 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 34.54 billion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 36.53 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 37.16 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 38.65 billion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 34.93 billion constant LCU | -9.6% |
| 2020 | 38.98 billion constant LCU | +11.6% |
| 2021 | 43.68 billion constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 2022 | 43.68 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 44.45 billion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 43.51 billion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 2025 | 43.51 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 67.68 billion constant LCU | 55.99 billion constant LCU | 84.43 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.95 billion constant LCU | 9.88 billion constant LCU | 19.83 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.01 billion constant LCU | 11.30 billion constant LCU | 23.48 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.48 billion constant LCU | 25.91 billion constant LCU | 38.65 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.97 billion constant LCU | 38.98 billion constant LCU | 44.45 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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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)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1117 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 2,271 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 10.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5178 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 10,525 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 6.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.4593 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Bulgaria?
- Exports of goods and services in Bulgaria was 43.51 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 84.43 billion constant LCU in 1987.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.88 billion constant LCU in 1991.
- How does Bulgaria rank for exports of goods and services?
- Bulgaria ranks 125th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.