Unit values at basic prices (1980-2018) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Unit values at basic prices (1980-2018) was 149.6 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
149.6
Change on year
up 7.5%
World rank
31st
of 41 countries
All-time high
137,231
in 1997
All-time low
76.6
in 1999
Years of data
24
1995–2018
Unit values at basic prices in Bulgaria, 1995–2018
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unit values at basic prices in Bulgaria is 149.6, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 7.5% on the previous year and down 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unit values at basic prices in Bulgaria peaked at 137,231 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 76.6, in 1999.
That places Bulgaria 31st out of 41 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unit values at basic prices (1980-2018) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 70,484 | — |
| 1996 | 114,714 | +62.8% |
| 1997 | 137,231 | +19.6% |
| 1998 | 73,396 | -46.5% |
| 1999 | 76.6 | -99.9% |
| 2000 | 97.9 | +27.8% |
| 2001 | 111.4 | +13.8% |
| 2002 | 85.9 | -22.9% |
| 2003 | 109.1 | +27.0% |
| 2004 | 100 | -8.3% |
| 2005 | 85.3 | -14.7% |
| 2006 | 91.2 | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 156.4 | +71.5% |
| 2008 | 158.7 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 108.7 | -31.5% |
| 2010 | 128.4 | +18.1% |
| 2011 | 168.9 | +31.5% |
| 2012 | 199.2 | +17.9% |
| 2013 | 150.7 | -24.3% |
| 2014 | 143.7 | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 148.8 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 141.1 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 139.2 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 149.6 | +7.5% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 149.6 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 166.8, 90% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 149.6 is below the median for high income countries, which is 166.8, 90% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 79,180 | 76.6 | 137,231 | 5 |
| 2000s | 110.46 | 85.3 | 158.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 152.18 | 128.4 | 199.2 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More economy & growth data for Bulgaria
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -8.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unit values at basic prices in Bulgaria?
- Unit values at basic prices in Bulgaria was 149.6 in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest unit values at basic prices recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 137,231 in 1997.
- What is the lowest unit values at basic prices recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.6 in 1999.
- How does Bulgaria rank for unit values at basic prices?
- Bulgaria ranks 31st out of 41 countries with data for 2018.
- Is unit values at basic prices rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Unit values at basic prices (1980-2018). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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