Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth was 10.43 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth in Bulgaria, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 10.43 % change on previous year for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth in 2025.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 73.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth in Bulgaria peaked at 766.45 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -5.82 % change on previous year, in 1999.
That places Bulgaria 56th out of 205 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 6.63 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 6.98 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 1983 | 2.58 % change on previous year | -63.0% |
| 1984 | 6.17 % change on previous year | +139.0% |
| 1985 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -57.7% |
| 1986 | 4.29 % change on previous year | +64.4% |
| 1987 | 11.54 % change on previous year | +168.9% |
| 1988 | 6.58 % change on previous year | -43.0% |
| 1989 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 1990 | 15.96 % change on previous year | +1024.1% |
| 1991 | 160.58 % change on previous year | +906.1% |
| 1992 | 46.26 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 1993 | 45.74 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 72.27 % change on previous year | +58.0% |
| 1995 | 160.37 % change on previous year | +121.9% |
| 1996 | 70.25 % change on previous year | -56.2% |
| 1997 | 766.45 % change on previous year | +991.1% |
| 1998 | 35.67 % change on previous year | -95.3% |
| 1999 | -5.82 % change on previous year | -116.3% |
| 2000 | 11 % change on previous year | -289.0% |
| 2001 | 10.69 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 11.07 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 5.48 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 2004 | 10.36 % change on previous year | +89.1% |
| 2005 | 13.32 % change on previous year | +28.6% |
| 2006 | 13.16 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 19.04 % change on previous year | +44.7% |
| 2008 | 13.7 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 2009 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -72.1% |
| 2010 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 2011 | 8.32 % change on previous year | +198.2% |
| 2012 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -81.6% |
| 2013 | -1.37 % change on previous year | -189.0% |
| 2014 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -313.5% |
| 2015 | 6 % change on previous year | +105.6% |
| 2016 | 6.13 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 7.55 % change on previous year | +23.1% |
| 2018 | 7.41 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 8.86 % change on previous year | +19.6% |
| 2020 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -80.7% |
| 2021 | 16.29 % change on previous year | +854.1% |
| 2022 | 22.58 % change on previous year | +38.7% |
| 2023 | 8.27 % change on previous year | -63.4% |
| 2024 | 10.31 % change on previous year | +24.8% |
| 2025 | 10.43 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.42 % change on previous year | 1.42 % change on previous year | 11.54 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 136.77 % change on previous year | -5.82 % change on previous year | 766.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.17 % change on previous year | 3.83 % change on previous year | 19.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.01 % change on previous year | -1.37 % change on previous year | 8.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.6 % change on previous year | 1.71 % change on previous year | 22.58 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 53 Zambia 10.98 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Aruba 10.56 % change on previous year compare
- 55 United States 10.53 % change on previous year compare
- 57 Myanmar 10.26 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Armenia 10.16 % change on previous year compare
- 59 Cote d'Ivoire 10.04 % 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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.7718 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 15,689 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 2.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.4465 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 9,076 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 2.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 0.4991 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per capita 10,147 constant LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth in Bulgaria?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth in Bulgaria was 10.43 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 766.45 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.82 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Bulgaria rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth?
- Bulgaria ranks 56th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.8%. 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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.