GDP per capita in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: GDP per capita was 20,592 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
20,592 international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
59th
of 166 countries
All-time high
20,592 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2022
All-time low
1,339 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1870
Years of data
105
1870–2022
GDP per capita in Bulgaria, 1870–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
In 2022, gdp per capita in Bulgaria stood at 20,592 international-$ in 2011 prices. That is the highest value across all 105 years on record.
The figure is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 34.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Bulgaria peaked at 20,592 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,339 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1870.
Bulgaria ranks 59th of 166 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 per capita in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 1,339 international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1892 | 1,804 international-$ in 2011 prices | +34.7% |
| 1899 | 1,572 international-$ in 2011 prices | -12.9% |
| 1905 | 1,722 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.5% |
| 1910 | 1,812 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1911 | 1,812 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 1,594 international-$ in 2011 prices | -12.0% |
| 1921 | 1,594 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 1,635 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1925 | 1,949 international-$ in 2011 prices | +19.2% |
| 1926 | 1,978 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 1927 | 1,884 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.8% |
| 1928 | 1,934 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1929 | 1,956 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.1% |
| 1930 | 2,031 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 1931 | 2,048 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.8% |
| 1932 | 1,943 international-$ in 2011 prices | -5.1% |
| 1933 | 2,077 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.9% |
| 1934 | 1,876 international-$ in 2011 prices | -9.7% |
| 1935 | 1,992 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.2% |
| 1936 | 2,209 international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.9% |
| 1937 | 2,410 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.1% |
| 1938 | 2,389 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.9% |
| 1939 | 2,672 international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.8% |
| 1940 | 2,683 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.4% |
| 1941 | 2,386 international-$ in 2011 prices | -11.1% |
| 1942 | 2,299 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.6% |
| 1943 | 2,346 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.0% |
| 1944 | 2,087 international-$ in 2011 prices | -11.0% |
| 1945 | 1,710 international-$ in 2011 prices | -18.1% |
| 1948 | 2,200 international-$ in 2011 prices | +28.7% |
| 1949 | 2,400 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.1% |
| 1950 | 2,632 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.7% |
| 1951 | 3,170 international-$ in 2011 prices | +20.4% |
| 1952 | 3,017 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.8% |
| 1953 | 3,323 international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.1% |
| 1954 | 3,228 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.9% |
| 1955 | 3,424 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.1% |
| 1956 | 3,392 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.9% |
| 1957 | 3,714 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.5% |
| 1958 | 3,998 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.6% |
| 1959 | 4,278 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.0% |
| 1960 | 4,642 international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.5% |
| 1961 | 4,897 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.5% |
| 1962 | 5,252 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.2% |
| 1963 | 5,448 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 1964 | 5,829 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.0% |
| 1965 | 6,137 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 1966 | 6,575 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.1% |
| 1967 | 6,886 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1968 | 6,963 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.1% |
| 1969 | 7,246 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 7,608 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.0% |
| 1971 | 7,814 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1972 | 8,145 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
| 1973 | 8,423 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 8,630 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 9,295 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 9,535 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 9,398 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 9,594 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 9,954 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 9,634 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.2% |
| 1981 | 9,860 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.3% |
| 1982 | 10,154 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 9,942 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 10,249 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 9,924 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 10,170 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 10,173 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 10,098 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.7% |
| 1989 | 9,908 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.9% |
| 1990 | 8,922 international-$ in 2011 prices | -10.0% |
| 1991 | 8,320 international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.8% |
| 1992 | 7,846 international-$ in 2011 prices | -5.7% |
| 1993 | 7,959 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 8,212 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 8,567 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 7,901 international-$ in 2011 prices | -7.8% |
| 1997 | 7,927 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 8,322 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 7,922 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 8,411 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 8,832 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 9,472 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.2% |
| 2003 | 10,081 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 10,854 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 11,758 international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 12,706 international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 13,785 international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.5% |
| 2008 | 14,762 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 14,363 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 14,686 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 15,112 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 15,314 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 15,314 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 15,550 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 16,186 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 16,796 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 17,386 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 17,982 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 18,841 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 18,204 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 19,754 international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 20,592 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 20,592 international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for high income countries, which is 38,250 international-$ in 2011 prices, 54% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 20,592 international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28,256 international-$ in 2011 prices, 73% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870s | 1,339 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,339 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,339 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1890s | 1,688 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,572 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,804 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2 |
| 1900s | 1,722 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,722 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,722 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1910s | 1,812 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,812 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,812 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2 |
| 1920s | 1,816 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,594 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,978 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8 |
| 1930s | 2,165 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,876 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,672 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1940s | 2,264 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,710 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,683 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8 |
| 1950s | 3,418 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,632 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,278 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 5,988 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,642 international-$ in 2011 prices | 7,246 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 8,840 international-$ in 2011 prices | 7,608 international-$ in 2011 prices | 9,954 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,011 international-$ in 2011 prices | 9,634 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10,249 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,190 international-$ in 2011 prices | 7,846 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8,922 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,502 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8,411 international-$ in 2011 prices | 14,762 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,317 international-$ in 2011 prices | 14,686 international-$ in 2011 prices | 18,841 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,517 international-$ in 2011 prices | 18,204 international-$ in 2011 prices | 20,592 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 56 Equatorial Guinea 22,707 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 57 Montenegro 20,942 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 58 Mauritius 20,643 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 60 Uruguay 20,182 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 61 USSR 19,355 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 62 China 19,238 international-$ in 2011 prices 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.51 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0116 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 234.99 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.88 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 60.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0373 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 759.02 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 7.89 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Bulgaria?
- Gdp per capita in Bulgaria was 20,592 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 20,592 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,339 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1870.
- How does Bulgaria rank for gdp per capita?
- Bulgaria ranks 59th out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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