Affordability of cigarettes in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Affordability of cigarettes was 2.2% in 2022. ▼ Falling
Affordability of cigarettes in Bulgaria, 2012–2022
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for affordability of cigarettes in Bulgaria is 2.2%, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of down 25.0% on the previous year and down 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, affordability of cigarettes in Bulgaria peaked at 4.0% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.2%, in 2022.
That places Bulgaria 124th out of 176 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.6% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 4 |
| 2020s | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2 |
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More reference data data for Bulgaria
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- Summer temperature anomalies 1.08 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.39 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.44 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.98 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 162.5 2010 = 100 (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is affordability of cigarettes in Bulgaria?
- Affordability of cigarettes in Bulgaria was 2.2% in 2022, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest affordability of cigarettes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 4.0% in 2012.
- What is the lowest affordability of cigarettes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.2% in 2022.
- How does Bulgaria rank for affordability of cigarettes?
- Bulgaria ranks 124th out of 176 countries with data for 2022.
- Is affordability of cigarettes rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Affordability of cigarettes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The price of 100 packs of cigarettes as a share of GDP per capita. This price is based on the most-sold brand of cigarettes in a given country and includes taxes. Lower values indicate that cigarettes are more affordable.