GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) was 204.91 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
204.91 billion
Change on year
up 10.8%
World rank
49th
of 74 countries
All-time high
204.91 billion
in 2024
All-time low
25.79 million
in 1980
Years of data
45
1980–2024
GDP in Bulgaria, 1980–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 204.91 billion for gdp in 2024. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.8% on the previous year and up 143.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Bulgaria peaked at 204.91 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 25.79 million, in 1980.
Bulgaria ranks 49th of 74 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.
GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 25.79 million | — |
| 1981 | 27.82 million | +7.9% |
| 1982 | 29.01 million | +4.3% |
| 1983 | 29.81 million | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 31.67 million | +6.2% |
| 1985 | 32.60 million | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 34.42 million | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 36.53 million | +6.1% |
| 1988 | 38.35 million | +5.0% |
| 1989 | 39.58 million | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 45.39 million | +14.7% |
| 1991 | 135.70 million | +199.0% |
| 1992 | 200.80 million | +48.0% |
| 1993 | 298.90 million | +48.9% |
| 1994 | 525.60 million | +75.8% |
| 1995 | 1.28 billion | +142.7% |
| 1996 | 2.19 billion | +71.4% |
| 1997 | 19.03 billion | +770.2% |
| 1998 | 26.46 billion | +39.0% |
| 1999 | 25.04 billion | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 28.12 billion | +12.3% |
| 2001 | 30.99 billion | +10.2% |
| 2002 | 34.07 billion | +9.9% |
| 2003 | 36.64 billion | +7.5% |
| 2004 | 41.20 billion | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 47.02 billion | +14.1% |
| 2006 | 53.61 billion | +14.0% |
| 2007 | 63.49 billion | +18.4% |
| 2008 | 72.85 billion | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 73.18 billion | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 74.89 billion | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 81.13 billion | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 82.64 billion | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 82.25 billion | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 84.15 billion | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 89.57 billion | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 95.35 billion | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 102.68 billion | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 109.53 billion | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 119.69 billion | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 120.98 billion | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 139.54 billion | +15.3% |
| 2022 | 168.35 billion | +20.7% |
| 2023 | 184.88 billion | +9.8% |
| 2024 | 204.91 billion | +10.8% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 204.91 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 528.44 billion, 39% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 204.91 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 591.53 billion, 35% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +770.2% | 2.19 billion | 19.03 billion |
| 1991 | +199.0% | 45.39 million | 135.70 million |
| 1995 | +142.7% | 525.60 million | 1.28 billion |
| 1994 | +75.8% | 298.90 million | 525.60 million |
| 1996 | +71.4% | 1.28 billion | 2.19 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 32.56 million | 25.79 million | 39.58 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.52 billion | 45.39 million | 26.46 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.12 billion | 28.12 billion | 73.18 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 92.19 billion | 74.89 billion | 119.69 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 163.73 billion | 120.98 billion | 204.91 billion | 5 |
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 gdp in Bulgaria?
- Gdp in Bulgaria was 204.91 billion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 204.91 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.79 million in 1980.
- How does Bulgaria rank for gdp?
- Bulgaria ranks 49th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 143.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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