Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 10.92 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Bulgaria stood at 10.92 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 244.6% on the previous year and up 173.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Bulgaria peaked at 52.28 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -60.71 % change on previous year, in 1991.
Bulgaria ranks 62nd of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 12.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -5 % change on previous year | -139.7% |
| 1983 | -4.76 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1984 | 6.29 % change on previous year | -232.2% |
| 1985 | 13.94 % change on previous year | +121.6% |
| 1986 | 16.08 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
| 1987 | 37.57 % change on previous year | +133.6% |
| 1988 | -12.87 % change on previous year | -134.3% |
| 1989 | -0.8032 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 1990 | -27.32 % change on previous year | +3300.8% |
| 1991 | -60.71 % change on previous year | +122.3% |
| 1992 | 52.28 % change on previous year | -186.1% |
| 1993 | 9.01 % change on previous year | -82.8% |
| 1994 | -10.68 % change on previous year | -218.5% |
| 1995 | -1.82 % change on previous year | -82.9% |
| 1996 | 5.41 % change on previous year | -396.9% |
| 1997 | -9.04 % change on previous year | -267.1% |
| 1998 | 26.41 % change on previous year | -392.2% |
| 1999 | 22.31 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 2000 | -14.77 % change on previous year | -166.2% |
| 2001 | 13.97 % change on previous year | -194.6% |
| 2002 | 8.9 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 2003 | 38.12 % change on previous year | +328.1% |
| 2004 | 44.54 % change on previous year | +16.8% |
| 2005 | 25.31 % change on previous year | -43.2% |
| 2006 | 28.96 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 2007 | 43.57 % change on previous year | +50.4% |
| 2008 | 24.4 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 2009 | -33.25 % change on previous year | -236.3% |
| 2010 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -108.6% |
| 2011 | 25.21 % change on previous year | +782.7% |
| 2012 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -91.5% |
| 2013 | 5.22 % change on previous year | +142.7% |
| 2014 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -39.5% |
| 2015 | -14.78 % change on previous year | -567.6% |
| 2016 | -0.5282 % change on previous year | -96.4% |
| 2017 | 16.6 % change on previous year | -3242.6% |
| 2018 | 12.79 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 2019 | -0.1026 % change on previous year | -100.8% |
| 2020 | -8.94 % change on previous year | +8616.4% |
| 2021 | 31.72 % change on previous year | -454.6% |
| 2022 | 24.43 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 2023 | -5.07 % change on previous year | -120.7% |
| 2024 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -162.5% |
| 2025 | 10.92 % change on previous year | +244.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 % change on previous year | -12.87 % change on previous year | 37.57 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 0.5853 % change on previous year | -60.71 % change on previous year | 52.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.98 % change on previous year | -33.25 % change on previous year | 44.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.26 % change on previous year | -14.78 % change on previous year | 25.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.37 % change on previous year | -8.94 % change on previous year | 31.72 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 59 Albania 11.25 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Thailand 11 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Bahamas 10.96 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Maldives 10.84 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Malaysia 10.83 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Cape Verde 10.83 % 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)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 13.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 0.519 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 10,549 current LCU per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 67.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.583 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 11,851 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 18.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.7932 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Bulgaria?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Bulgaria was 10.92 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 52.28 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -60.71 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Bulgaria rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Bulgaria ranks 62nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.9%. 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 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). 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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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.