Share of imports by region of origin in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Share of imports by region of origin was 789.68 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
789.68 million current US$
Change on year
down 19.9%
World rank
103rd
of 210 countries
All-time high
1.28 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
59.62 million current US$
in 1984
Years of data
44
1981–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Bulgaria, 1981–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of imports by region of origin in Bulgaria is 789.68 million current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.9% on the previous year and up 78.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Bulgaria peaked at 1.28 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 59.62 million current US$, in 1984.
That places Bulgaria 103rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 297.53 million current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 131.28 million current US$ | -55.9% |
| 1983 | 86.23 million current US$ | -34.3% |
| 1984 | 59.62 million current US$ | -30.9% |
| 1985 | 143.82 million current US$ | +141.2% |
| 1986 | 155.80 million current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 133.82 million current US$ | -14.1% |
| 1988 | 164.39 million current US$ | +22.8% |
| 1989 | 211.76 million current US$ | +28.8% |
| 1990 | 117.70 million current US$ | -44.4% |
| 1991 | 159.89 million current US$ | +35.8% |
| 1992 | 165.41 million current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 163.58 million current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 159.51 million current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 199.80 million current US$ | +25.3% |
| 1996 | 176.81 million current US$ | -11.5% |
| 1997 | 144.50 million current US$ | -18.3% |
| 1998 | 245.65 million current US$ | +70.0% |
| 1999 | 206.13 million current US$ | -16.1% |
| 2000 | 230.03 million current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2001 | 231.77 million current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 219.98 million current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 328.03 million current US$ | +49.1% |
| 2004 | 378.83 million current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2005 | 532.57 million current US$ | +40.6% |
| 2006 | 577.98 million current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 383.50 million current US$ | -33.6% |
| 2008 | 500.26 million current US$ | +30.4% |
| 2009 | 293.03 million current US$ | -41.4% |
| 2010 | 230.56 million current US$ | -21.3% |
| 2011 | 332.15 million current US$ | +44.1% |
| 2012 | 334.18 million current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 334.93 million current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 441.54 million current US$ | +31.8% |
| 2015 | 341.55 million current US$ | -22.6% |
| 2016 | 335.47 million current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 374.46 million current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2018 | 442.86 million current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2019 | 506.15 million current US$ | +14.3% |
| 2020 | 784.76 million current US$ | +55.0% |
| 2021 | 674.48 million current US$ | -14.1% |
| 2022 | 1.28 billion current US$ | +90.5% |
| 2023 | 985.77 million current US$ | -23.3% |
| 2024 | 789.68 million current US$ | -19.9% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 789.68 million current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.57 billion current US$, 31% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 789.68 million current US$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.85 billion current US$, 43% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 153.81 million current US$ | 59.62 million current US$ | 297.53 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 173.90 million current US$ | 117.70 million current US$ | 245.65 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 367.60 million current US$ | 219.98 million current US$ | 577.98 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 367.38 million current US$ | 230.56 million current US$ | 506.15 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 903.93 million current US$ | 674.48 million current US$ | 1.28 billion current US$ | 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0156 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 316.82 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.1831 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0114 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 231.34 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0084 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Bulgaria?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Bulgaria was 789.68 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.28 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.62 million current US$ in 1984.
- How does Bulgaria rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Bulgaria ranks 103rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.