Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 3.85 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Bulgaria stood at 3.85 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 366.3% on the previous year and up 131.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Bulgaria peaked at 47.21 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -51.68 % change on previous year, in 1991.
Bulgaria ranks 128th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -0.0949 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -5.03 % change on previous year | +5195.6% |
| 1983 | -7.19 % change on previous year | +43.2% |
| 1984 | 10.9 % change on previous year | -251.5% |
| 1985 | 7.57 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 1986 | 7.92 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 1987 | 42.95 % change on previous year | +442.1% |
| 1988 | -9.61 % change on previous year | -122.4% |
| 1989 | -3.69 % change on previous year | -61.6% |
| 1990 | -32 % change on previous year | +767.1% |
| 1991 | -51.68 % change on previous year | +61.5% |
| 1992 | 22.19 % change on previous year | -142.9% |
| 1993 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 1994 | 5.68 % change on previous year | +168.9% |
| 1995 | 40.43 % change on previous year | +611.6% |
| 1996 | -2.92 % change on previous year | -107.2% |
| 1997 | -5.91 % change on previous year | +102.8% |
| 1998 | 12.37 % change on previous year | -309.2% |
| 1999 | -7.53 % change on previous year | -160.8% |
| 2000 | -17.71 % change on previous year | +135.3% |
| 2001 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -117.6% |
| 2002 | 11.56 % change on previous year | +270.1% |
| 2003 | 31.86 % change on previous year | +175.6% |
| 2004 | 47.21 % change on previous year | +48.2% |
| 2005 | 18.57 % change on previous year | -60.7% |
| 2006 | 27.14 % change on previous year | +46.2% |
| 2007 | 44.03 % change on previous year | +62.2% |
| 2008 | 22.9 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 2009 | -23.18 % change on previous year | -201.2% |
| 2010 | 15.62 % change on previous year | -167.4% |
| 2011 | 33.53 % change on previous year | +114.7% |
| 2012 | -3.37 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 2013 | 9.99 % change on previous year | -396.2% |
| 2014 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2015 | -12.12 % change on previous year | -641.4% |
| 2016 | 6.36 % change on previous year | -152.5% |
| 2017 | 15.09 % change on previous year | +137.4% |
| 2018 | 9.92 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 2019 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -88.9% |
| 2020 | -9.63 % change on previous year | -973.7% |
| 2021 | 31.09 % change on previous year | -422.8% |
| 2022 | 21.37 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 2023 | 0.0518 % change on previous year | -99.8% |
| 2024 | 0.8254 % change on previous year | +1494.0% |
| 2025 | 3.85 % change on previous year | +366.3% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 3.85 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.7 % change on previous year, 57% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 3.85 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.7 % change on previous year, 57% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Bulgaria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | -5195.6% | -0.0949 % change on previous year | -5.03 % change on previous year |
| 2024 | +1494.0% | 0.0518 % change on previous year | 0.8254 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.86 % change on previous year | -9.61 % change on previous year | 42.95 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | -1.72 % change on previous year | -51.68 % change on previous year | 40.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.55 % change on previous year | -23.18 % change on previous year | 47.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.84 % change on previous year | -12.12 % change on previous year | 33.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.93 % change on previous year | -9.63 % change on previous year | 31.09 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 125 Iraq 4.35 % change on previous year compare
- 126 San Marino 4.27 % change on previous year compare
- 127 Palestine 4.12 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Norway 3.66 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Belarus 3.64 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Brazil 3.62 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Bulgaria
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.48 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.58 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0156 units per US$ 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0084 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Bulgaria?
- Exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Bulgaria was 3.85 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 47.21 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -51.68 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Bulgaria rank for exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Bulgaria ranks 128th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.8%. 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 Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Exports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Exports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Exports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.