General government final consumption … current rate annual growth in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: General government final consumption … current rate annual growth was 16.72 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Bulgaria, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 16.72 % change on previous year for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in 2025.
The figure is down 10.4% on the previous year and up 860.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Bulgaria peaked at 663.01 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -1.95 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Bulgaria ranks 29th of 185 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption … current rate annual growth in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 16.06 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 6.25 % change on previous year | -61.1% |
| 1983 | 6.06 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1984 | 3.73 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 1985 | 12.73 % change on previous year | +241.8% |
| 1986 | 8 % change on previous year | -37.2% |
| 1987 | 5.63 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 1988 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 1989 | 4.56 % change on previous year | +193.4% |
| 1990 | 26.12 % change on previous year | +472.5% |
| 1991 | 212.91 % change on previous year | +715.1% |
| 1992 | 58.11 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 1993 | 38.02 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 1994 | 60.3 % change on previous year | +58.6% |
| 1995 | 116.72 % change on previous year | +93.6% |
| 1996 | 54.7 % change on previous year | -53.1% |
| 1997 | 663.01 % change on previous year | +1112.0% |
| 1998 | 110.03 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 1999 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -99.0% |
| 2000 | 13.33 % change on previous year | +1057.5% |
| 2001 | 7.86 % change on previous year | -41.1% |
| 2002 | 8.87 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
| 2003 | 12.77 % change on previous year | +44.0% |
| 2004 | 8.27 % change on previous year | -35.2% |
| 2005 | 6.99 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 2006 | 13.98 % change on previous year | +99.8% |
| 2007 | 8.92 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 2008 | 17.9 % change on previous year | +100.7% |
| 2009 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -110.9% |
| 2010 | 0.8831 % change on previous year | -145.4% |
| 2011 | 4.05 % change on previous year | +358.4% |
| 2012 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -63.2% |
| 2013 | 7.67 % change on previous year | +414.8% |
| 2014 | 0.8086 % change on previous year | -89.5% |
| 2015 | 1.74 % change on previous year | +115.3% |
| 2016 | 3.14 % change on previous year | +80.4% |
| 2017 | 7.66 % change on previous year | +143.9% |
| 2018 | 12.79 % change on previous year | +67.0% |
| 2019 | 11.43 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2020 | 16.25 % change on previous year | +42.2% |
| 2021 | 12.77 % change on previous year | -21.4% |
| 2022 | 16.73 % change on previous year | +31.0% |
| 2023 | 10.87 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 2024 | 18.65 % change on previous year | +71.5% |
| 2025 | 16.72 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 16.72 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.1 % change on previous year, 3.3× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 16.72 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.67 % change on previous year, 2.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption … current rate annual growth 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 | +1112.0% | 54.7 % change on previous year | 663.01 % change on previous year |
| 2000 | +1057.5% | 1.15 % change on previous year | 13.33 % change on previous year |
| 1991 | +715.1% | 26.12 % change on previous year | 212.91 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.18 % change on previous year | 1.56 % change on previous year | 16.06 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 134.11 % change on previous year | 1.15 % change on previous year | 663.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.69 % change on previous year | -1.95 % change on previous year | 17.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.17 % change on previous year | 0.8086 % change on previous year | 12.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.33 % change on previous year | 10.87 % change on previous year | 18.65 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
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- 30 Nepal 16.58 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Bulgaria?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Bulgaria was 16.72 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 663.01 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.95 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Bulgaria rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu)?
- Bulgaria ranks 29th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 860.1%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (current 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 General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.