GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate (GDP Country official) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate (GDP Country official) was 3.1 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Bulgaria is 3.1 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 8.6% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Bulgaria peaked at 10.94 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -14.12 % change on previous year, in 1997.
That places Bulgaria 110th out of 213 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.
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate (GDP Country official) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 4.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 1983 | 3.43 % change on previous year | +47.0% |
| 1984 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 1986 | 4.21 % change on previous year | +56.8% |
| 1987 | 6.05 % change on previous year | +43.9% |
| 1988 | 10.94 % change on previous year | +80.8% |
| 1989 | -3.29 % change on previous year | -130.1% |
| 1990 | -9.12 % change on previous year | +177.1% |
| 1991 | -8.45 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1992 | -7.27 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 1993 | -1.48 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 1994 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -222.8% |
| 1995 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +59.7% |
| 1996 | 5.21 % change on previous year | +79.3% |
| 1997 | -14.12 % change on previous year | -371.2% |
| 1998 | 3.79 % change on previous year | -126.8% |
| 1999 | -8.4 % change on previous year | -321.6% |
| 2000 | 4.59 % change on previous year | -154.6% |
| 2001 | 3.82 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 2002 | 5.87 % change on previous year | +53.6% |
| 2003 | 5.24 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 2004 | 6.51 % change on previous year | +24.3% |
| 2005 | 7.06 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 6.8 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 6.65 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 6.13 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 2009 | -3.35 % change on previous year | -154.6% |
| 2010 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -146.5% |
| 2011 | 2.09 % change on previous year | +34.4% |
| 2012 | 0.7488 % change on previous year | -64.2% |
| 2013 | -0.5427 % change on previous year | -172.5% |
| 2014 | 0.9494 % change on previous year | -274.9% |
| 2015 | 3.4 % change on previous year | +257.9% |
| 2016 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2017 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 2018 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 2019 | 3.79 % change on previous year | +62.8% |
| 2020 | -3.13 % change on previous year | -182.6% |
| 2021 | 7.83 % change on previous year | -349.8% |
| 2022 | 4.08 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 2023 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -58.8% |
| 2024 | 3.39 % change on previous year | +101.4% |
| 2025 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 3.1 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.14 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 3.1 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.95 % change on previous year, 1.6× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.85 % change on previous year | -3.29 % change on previous year | 10.94 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | -3.51 % change on previous year | -14.12 % change on previous year | 5.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.93 % change on previous year | -3.35 % change on previous year | 7.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.01 % change on previous year | -0.5427 % change on previous year | 3.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.82 % change on previous year | -3.13 % change on previous year | 7.83 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More economy & growth data for Bulgaria
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- 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 gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Bulgaria?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Bulgaria was 3.1 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 10.94 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.12 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does Bulgaria rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Bulgaria ranks 110th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. 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 GDP (constant LCU), 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 GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.