Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate was 17.71 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bulgaria is 17.71 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 22.7% on the previous year and up 350.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bulgaria peaked at 358.21 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -88.81 % change on previous year, in 1996.
Bulgaria ranks 45th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 12.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 0.317 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 1983 | -0.9876 % change on previous year | -411.5% |
| 1984 | 7.24 % change on previous year | -833.2% |
| 1985 | -0.186 % change on previous year | -102.6% |
| 1986 | 17.67 % change on previous year | -9597.7% |
| 1987 | -2.66 % change on previous year | -115.1% |
| 1988 | 9.78 % change on previous year | -467.5% |
| 1989 | -0.6966 % change on previous year | -107.1% |
| 1990 | -11.37 % change on previous year | +1532.6% |
| 1991 | 164.03 % change on previous year | -1542.2% |
| 1992 | 30.23 % change on previous year | -81.6% |
| 1993 | 14.38 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 1994 | 8.06 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 1995 | 358.21 % change on previous year | +4345.0% |
| 1996 | -88.81 % change on previous year | -124.8% |
| 1998 | 167.39 % change on previous year | -288.5% |
| 1999 | 0.3864 % change on previous year | -99.8% |
| 2000 | 7.79 % change on previous year | +1916.8% |
| 2001 | 23.51 % change on previous year | +201.7% |
| 2002 | 5.71 % change on previous year | -75.7% |
| 2003 | 15.64 % change on previous year | +173.7% |
| 2004 | 19.38 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 2005 | 35.09 % change on previous year | +81.1% |
| 2006 | 31.76 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 2007 | 24.17 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 2008 | 26.06 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 2009 | -22.36 % change on previous year | -185.8% |
| 2010 | -19.26 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 2011 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -114.3% |
| 2012 | 4.39 % change on previous year | +59.6% |
| 2013 | -4.48 % change on previous year | -202.0% |
| 2014 | 4.75 % change on previous year | -206.0% |
| 2015 | 3.93 % change on previous year | -17.2% |
| 2016 | -3.88 % change on previous year | -198.6% |
| 2017 | 12.54 % change on previous year | -423.5% |
| 2018 | 13.93 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 2019 | 7.05 % change on previous year | -49.4% |
| 2020 | -1.76 % change on previous year | -124.9% |
| 2021 | 18.51 % change on previous year | -1153.2% |
| 2022 | 32.2 % change on previous year | +74.0% |
| 2023 | -4.22 % change on previous year | -113.1% |
| 2024 | 14.43 % change on previous year | -441.8% |
| 2025 | 17.71 % change on previous year | +22.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.78 % change on previous year | -2.66 % change on previous year | 17.67 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 71.39 % change on previous year | -88.81 % change on previous year | 358.21 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 16.67 % change on previous year | -22.36 % change on previous year | 35.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.17 % change on previous year | -19.26 % change on previous year | 13.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.81 % change on previous year | -4.22 % change on previous year | 32.2 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 42 Marshall Islands 18.24 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Belarus 17.93 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Iran, Islamic Republic of 17.88 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Nicaragua 17.52 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Pakistan 17.02 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Honduras 16.75 % change on previous year 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)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 22.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2172 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 4,415 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.1927 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 3,916 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1117 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 2,271 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bulgaria?
- Gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bulgaria was 17.71 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 358.21 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -88.81 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does Bulgaria rank for gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Bulgaria ranks 45th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 350.5%. 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 Gross capital formation (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 Gross capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.