Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 6.46 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bulgaria stood at 6.46 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 108.1% on the previous year and up 224.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bulgaria peaked at 760.02 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -29.78 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Bulgaria ranks 94th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 21.32 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 0.3462 % change on previous year | -98.4% |
| 1983 | 14.29 % change on previous year | +4026.9% |
| 1984 | 9.98 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 1985 | 16.26 % change on previous year | +62.9% |
| 1986 | 6.26 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 1987 | 4.05 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 1988 | 13.03 % change on previous year | +221.5% |
| 1989 | 8.3 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 1990 | -12.54 % change on previous year | -251.0% |
| 1991 | 219.12 % change on previous year | -1847.4% |
| 1992 | 99.82 % change on previous year | -54.4% |
| 1993 | 28.88 % change on previous year | -71.1% |
| 1994 | 75.22 % change on previous year | +160.5% |
| 1995 | 21.82 % change on previous year | -71.0% |
| 1996 | 179.16 % change on previous year | +721.0% |
| 1997 | 760.02 % change on previous year | +324.2% |
| 1998 | 32.3 % change on previous year | -95.7% |
| 1999 | 27.59 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 2000 | -1.45 % change on previous year | -105.3% |
| 2001 | 17.27 % change on previous year | -1288.2% |
| 2002 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -79.5% |
| 2003 | 15.23 % change on previous year | +330.8% |
| 2004 | 31.39 % change on previous year | +106.2% |
| 2005 | 25.23 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 2006 | 27.75 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 2007 | 31.58 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 2008 | 16.4 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 2009 | -29.78 % change on previous year | -281.6% |
| 2010 | 8.03 % change on previous year | -126.9% |
| 2011 | 19.2 % change on previous year | +139.2% |
| 2012 | 10.55 % change on previous year | -45.1% |
| 2013 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -82.2% |
| 2014 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +71.1% |
| 2015 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 2016 | -0.3229 % change on previous year | -116.2% |
| 2017 | 14.45 % change on previous year | -4574.6% |
| 2018 | 7.69 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 2019 | 5.32 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 2020 | -10.54 % change on previous year | -298.1% |
| 2021 | 26.92 % change on previous year | -355.3% |
| 2022 | 39.96 % change on previous year | +48.5% |
| 2023 | -7.68 % change on previous year | -119.2% |
| 2024 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -140.4% |
| 2025 | 6.46 % change on previous year | +108.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10.43 % change on previous year | 0.3462 % change on previous year | 21.32 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 143.14 % change on previous year | -12.54 % change on previous year | 760.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.71 % change on previous year | -29.78 % change on previous year | 31.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.2 % change on previous year | -0.3229 % change on previous year | 19.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.7 % change on previous year | -10.54 % change on previous year | 39.96 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 91 United States of America 6.58 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Marshall Islands 6.49 % change on previous year compare
- 93 Nicaragua 6.49 % change on previous year compare
- 95 North Macedonia 6.46 % change on previous year compare
- 96 Lesotho 6.45 % change on previous year compare
- 97 Cape Verde 6.41 % 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)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 2.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3144 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 6,391 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 21.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.2082 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 4,233 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 16.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 0.1847 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bulgaria?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bulgaria was 6.46 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 760.02 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.78 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Bulgaria rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Bulgaria ranks 94th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 224.0%. 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 Imports of goods and services (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 Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.