Gross domestic product (GDP) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 34.47 billion current GBP in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
34.47 billion current GBP
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
80th
of 200 countries
All-time high
35.58 billion current GBP
in 2013
All-time low
3.48 million current GBP
in 1899
Years of data
93
1892–2014
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Bulgaria, 1892–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current GBP.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 34.47 billion current GBP for gross domestic product (gdp) in 2014.
That represents a change of down 3.1% on the previous year and up 141.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Bulgaria peaked at 35.58 billion current GBP in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3.48 million current GBP, in 1899.
That places Bulgaria 80th out of 200 countries with data for 2014, 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 domestic product (GDP) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | current GBP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1892 | 4.00 million current GBP | — |
| 1899 | 3.48 million current GBP | -13.1% |
| 1905 | 4.52 million current GBP | +30.1% |
| 1911 | 6.56 million current GBP | +45.1% |
| 1921 | 6.63 million current GBP | +1.1% |
| 1924 | 6.76 million current GBP | +1.9% |
| 1925 | 7.56 million current GBP | +11.8% |
| 1926 | 7.06 million current GBP | -6.6% |
| 1927 | 7.85 million current GBP | +11.2% |
| 1928 | 8.30 million current GBP | +5.7% |
| 1929 | 8.33 million current GBP | +0.3% |
| 1930 | 7.27 million current GBP | -12.7% |
| 1931 | 7.10 million current GBP | -2.2% |
| 1932 | 8.00 million current GBP | +12.6% |
| 1933 | 8.53 million current GBP | +6.7% |
| 1934 | 8.93 million current GBP | +4.7% |
| 1935 | 8.83 million current GBP | -1.1% |
| 1936 | 9.66 million current GBP | +9.4% |
| 1937 | 12.22 million current GBP | +26.5% |
| 1938 | 12.83 million current GBP | +5.0% |
| 1939 | 15.76 million current GBP | +22.9% |
| 1940 | 21.37 million current GBP | +35.6% |
| 1941 | 34.17 million current GBP | +59.9% |
| 1942 | 37.04 million current GBP | +8.4% |
| 1943 | 49.18 million current GBP | +32.8% |
| 1944 | 75.90 million current GBP | +54.3% |
| 1948 | 102.44 million current GBP | +35.0% |
| 1949 | 107.84 million current GBP | +5.3% |
| 1950 | 196.17 million current GBP | +81.9% |
| 1951 | 264.09 million current GBP | +34.6% |
| 1952 | 452.59 million current GBP | +71.4% |
| 1953 | 515.02 million current GBP | +13.8% |
| 1954 | 501.68 million current GBP | -2.6% |
| 1955 | 522.43 million current GBP | +4.1% |
| 1956 | 508.54 million current GBP | -2.7% |
| 1957 | 620.57 million current GBP | +22.0% |
| 1958 | 674.14 million current GBP | +8.6% |
| 1959 | 816.08 million current GBP | +21.1% |
| 1960 | 868.10 million current GBP | +6.4% |
| 1961 | 912.00 million current GBP | +5.1% |
| 1962 | 1.14 billion current GBP | +24.7% |
| 1963 | 1.25 billion current GBP | +10.0% |
| 1964 | 1.37 billion current GBP | +9.3% |
| 1965 | 1.46 billion current GBP | +7.0% |
| 1966 | 1.60 billion current GBP | +9.6% |
| 1967 | 1.76 billion current GBP | +9.5% |
| 1968 | 2.20 billion current GBP | +25.4% |
| 1969 | 2.40 billion current GBP | +9.3% |
| 1970 | 2.71 billion current GBP | +12.6% |
| 1971 | 2.64 billion current GBP | -2.5% |
| 1972 | 2.78 billion current GBP | +5.2% |
| 1973 | 3.31 billion current GBP | +19.1% |
| 1974 | 4.19 billion current GBP | +26.6% |
| 1975 | 4.83 billion current GBP | +15.3% |
| 1976 | 6.31 billion current GBP | +30.5% |
| 1977 | 6.64 billion current GBP | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 6.38 billion current GBP | -4.0% |
| 1979 | 6.24 billion current GBP | -2.1% |
| 1980 | 8.62 billion current GBP | +38.1% |
| 1981 | 9.98 billion current GBP | +15.7% |
| 1982 | 11.34 billion current GBP | +13.6% |
| 1983 | 11.19 billion current GBP | -1.3% |
| 1984 | 13.09 billion current GBP | +17.0% |
| 1985 | 13.69 billion current GBP | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 13.82 billion current GBP | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 17.40 billion current GBP | +25.9% |
| 1988 | 12.93 billion current GBP | -25.7% |
| 1989 | 13.29 billion current GBP | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 11.67 billion current GBP | -12.2% |
| 1991 | 6.21 billion current GBP | -46.8% |
| 1992 | 5.90 billion current GBP | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 7.22 billion current GBP | +22.4% |
| 1994 | 6.34 billion current GBP | -12.2% |
| 1995 | 8.28 billion current GBP | +30.6% |
| 1996 | 6.48 billion current GBP | -21.7% |
| 1997 | 6.84 billion current GBP | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 8.83 billion current GBP | +29.2% |
| 1999 | 8.34 billion current GBP | -5.6% |
| 2000 | 8.69 billion current GBP | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 9.82 billion current GBP | +13.0% |
| 2002 | 10.92 billion current GBP | +11.2% |
| 2003 | 12.91 billion current GBP | +18.2% |
| 2004 | 14.25 billion current GBP | +10.4% |
| 2005 | 16.40 billion current GBP | +15.1% |
| 2006 | 18.64 billion current GBP | +13.7% |
| 2007 | 22.37 billion current GBP | +20.0% |
| 2008 | 29.74 billion current GBP | +32.9% |
| 2009 | 33.24 billion current GBP | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 32.32 billion current GBP | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 35.54 billion current GBP | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 33.92 billion current GBP | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 35.58 billion current GBP | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 34.47 billion current GBP | -3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 3.74 million current GBP | 3.48 million current GBP | 4.00 million current GBP | 2 |
| 1900s | 4.52 million current GBP | 4.52 million current GBP | 4.52 million current GBP | 1 |
| 1910s | 6.56 million current GBP | 6.56 million current GBP | 6.56 million current GBP | 1 |
| 1920s | 7.50 million current GBP | 6.63 million current GBP | 8.33 million current GBP | 7 |
| 1930s | 9.91 million current GBP | 7.10 million current GBP | 15.76 million current GBP | 10 |
| 1940s | 61.14 million current GBP | 21.37 million current GBP | 107.84 million current GBP | 7 |
| 1950s | 507.13 million current GBP | 196.17 million current GBP | 816.08 million current GBP | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.50 billion current GBP | 868.10 million current GBP | 2.40 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.60 billion current GBP | 2.64 billion current GBP | 6.64 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.53 billion current GBP | 8.62 billion current GBP | 17.40 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.61 billion current GBP | 5.90 billion current GBP | 11.67 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.70 billion current GBP | 8.69 billion current GBP | 33.24 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.37 billion current GBP | 32.32 billion current GBP | 35.58 billion current GBP | 5 |
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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 US$), annual growth 15.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.87 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 17,685 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 10.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Bulgaria?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Bulgaria was 34.47 billion current GBP in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 35.58 billion current GBP in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.48 million current GBP in 1899.
- How does Bulgaria rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Bulgaria ranks 80th out of 200 countries with data for 2014.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is expressed in British pounds. It is not adjusted for inflation or differences in living costs between countries.