Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 34.4% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Bulgaria, 1990–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for central government revenues as a share of gdp in Bulgaria is 34.4%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and up 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Bulgaria peaked at 47.1% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 22.3%, in 1995.
That places Bulgaria 33rd out of 157 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 47.1% | — |
| 1991 | 36.4% | -22.8% |
| 1992 | 35.6% | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 33.3% | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 39.0% | +16.9% |
| 1995 | 22.3% | -42.9% |
| 1996 | 24.1% | +8.2% |
| 1997 | 28.4% | +17.7% |
| 1998 | 31.2% | +9.9% |
| 1999 | 35.8% | +14.9% |
| 2000 | 36.2% | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 36.7% | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| 2003 | 36.5% | +8.7% |
| 2004 | 37.4% | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 35.1% | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 34.0% | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 35.5% | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 36.2% | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 32.0% | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 30.1% | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 29.1% | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 30.6% | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 32.5% | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 33.4% | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 33.5% | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 32.7% | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 33.0% | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 34.9% | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 36.0% | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 33.3% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 33.9% | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 36.6% | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 34.8% | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 34.4% | -1.2% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 34.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 33.0%, 1.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 34.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35.0%, 98% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Central government revenues as a share of GDP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | -42.9% | 39.0% | 22.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.3% | 22.3% | 47.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 35.3% | 32.0% | 37.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.6% | 29.1% | 36.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.6% | 33.3% | 36.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
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 central government revenues as a share of gdp in Bulgaria?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Bulgaria was 34.4% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 47.1% in 1990.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.3% in 1995.
- How does Bulgaria rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Bulgaria ranks 33rd out of 157 countries with data for 2024.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Central government revenues as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included. Grants excluded.