GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate was 7.41 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 7.41 % change on previous year for gdp deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 151.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate in Bulgaria peaked at 913.21 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -5.39 % change on previous year, in 1988.
That places Bulgaria 40th out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 2.82 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 1983 | -0.6442 % change on previous year | -133.6% |
| 1984 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -524.8% |
| 1985 | 0.2315 % change on previous year | -91.5% |
| 1986 | 1.35 % change on previous year | +481.6% |
| 1987 | 0.0612 % change on previous year | -95.5% |
| 1988 | -5.39 % change on previous year | -8903.9% |
| 1989 | 6.72 % change on previous year | -224.8% |
| 1990 | 26.19 % change on previous year | +289.5% |
| 1991 | 226.53 % change on previous year | +764.9% |
| 1992 | 59.58 % change on previous year | -73.7% |
| 1993 | 51.09 % change on previous year | -14.2% |
| 1994 | 72.71 % change on previous year | +42.3% |
| 1995 | 135.88 % change on previous year | +86.9% |
| 1996 | 62.97 % change on previous year | -53.7% |
| 1997 | 913.21 % change on previous year | +1350.3% |
| 1998 | 33.95 % change on previous year | -96.3% |
| 1999 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -90.2% |
| 2000 | 7.38 % change on previous year | +122.4% |
| 2001 | 6.12 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 2002 | 3.85 % change on previous year | -37.1% |
| 2003 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -43.1% |
| 2004 | 5.58 % change on previous year | +154.9% |
| 2005 | 6.59 % change on previous year | +18.1% |
| 2006 | 6.76 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 11.05 % change on previous year | +63.6% |
| 2008 | 8.1 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 2009 | 3.94 % change on previous year | -51.4% |
| 2010 | 0.7642 % change on previous year | -80.6% |
| 2011 | 6.11 % change on previous year | +700.0% |
| 2012 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -81.8% |
| 2013 | 0.072 % change on previous year | -93.5% |
| 2014 | 1.34 % change on previous year | +1762.5% |
| 2015 | 2.95 % change on previous year | +119.8% |
| 2016 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 2017 | 4.81 % change on previous year | +44.8% |
| 2018 | 4.24 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 2019 | 5.28 % change on previous year | +24.7% |
| 2020 | 4.35 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 2021 | 6.97 % change on previous year | +60.1% |
| 2022 | 15.92 % change on previous year | +128.5% |
| 2023 | 8 % change on previous year | -49.8% |
| 2024 | 7.2 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 2025 | 7.41 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 7.41 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.62 % change on previous year, 2.8× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 7.41 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.48 % change on previous year, 2.1× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP deflator (base year varies by country), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | -8903.9% | 0.0612 % change on previous year | -5.39 % change on previous year |
| 2014 | +1762.5% | 0.072 % change on previous year | 1.34 % change on previous year |
| 1997 | +1350.3% | 62.97 % change on previous year | 913.21 % change on previous year |
| 1991 | +764.9% | 26.19 % change on previous year | 226.53 % change on previous year |
| 2011 | +700.0% | 0.7642 % change on previous year | 6.11 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.09 % change on previous year | -5.39 % change on previous year | 6.72 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 158.54 % change on previous year | 3.32 % change on previous year | 913.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.16 % change on previous year | 2.19 % change on previous year | 11.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3 % change on previous year | 0.072 % change on previous year | 6.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.31 % change on previous year | 4.35 % change on previous year | 15.92 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 37 Democratic Republic of Congo 7.8 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Nicaragua 7.6 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Laos 7.55 % change on previous year compare
- 41 San Marino 7.36 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Rwanda 7.35 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Iceland 6.87 % change on previous year compare
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- 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 deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate in Bulgaria?
- Gdp deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate in Bulgaria was 7.41 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 913.21 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest gdp deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.39 % change on previous year in 1988.
- How does Bulgaria rank for gdp deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate?
- Bulgaria ranks 40th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.5%. 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 deflator (base year varies by country), 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 deflator (base year varies by country). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- GDP deflator Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP deflator (base year varies by country). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.