Reported passenger kilometers in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Reported passenger kilometers was 1.60 billion passenger-kilometers in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
1.60 billion passenger-kilometers
Change on year
up 33.0%
World rank
41st
of 63 countries
All-time high
8.14 billion passenger-kilometers
in 1988
All-time low
1.12 billion passenger-kilometers
in 2020
Years of data
53
1970–2022
Reported passenger kilometers in Bulgaria, 1970–2022
Source: OECD (2023); OECD (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in passenger-kilometers.
Analysis
In 2022, reported passenger kilometers in Bulgaria stood at 1.60 billion passenger-kilometers.
The figure is up 33.0% on the previous year and down 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported passenger kilometers in Bulgaria peaked at 8.14 billion passenger-kilometers in 1988 and was at its lowest, 1.12 billion passenger-kilometers, in 2020.
Bulgaria ranks 41st of 63 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.
Reported passenger kilometers in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | passenger-kilometers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 6.22 billion passenger-kilometers | — |
| 1971 | 6.22 billion passenger-kilometers | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 6.70 billion passenger-kilometers | +7.7% |
| 1973 | 7.07 billion passenger-kilometers | +5.5% |
| 1974 | 7.45 billion passenger-kilometers | +5.4% |
| 1975 | 7.57 billion passenger-kilometers | +1.6% |
| 1976 | 7.50 billion passenger-kilometers | -0.9% |
| 1977 | 7.34 billion passenger-kilometers | -2.1% |
| 1978 | 6.71 billion passenger-kilometers | -8.6% |
| 1979 | 6.85 billion passenger-kilometers | +2.0% |
| 1980 | 7.05 billion passenger-kilometers | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 6.96 billion passenger-kilometers | -1.3% |
| 1982 | 7.09 billion passenger-kilometers | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 7.25 billion passenger-kilometers | +2.3% |
| 1984 | 7.54 billion passenger-kilometers | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 7.79 billion passenger-kilometers | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 8.00 billion passenger-kilometers | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 8.07 billion passenger-kilometers | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 8.14 billion passenger-kilometers | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 7.60 billion passenger-kilometers | -6.7% |
| 1990 | 7.79 billion passenger-kilometers | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 4.87 billion passenger-kilometers | -37.6% |
| 1992 | 5.39 billion passenger-kilometers | +10.8% |
| 1993 | 5.84 billion passenger-kilometers | +8.2% |
| 1994 | 5.06 billion passenger-kilometers | -13.3% |
| 1995 | 4.69 billion passenger-kilometers | -7.2% |
| 1996 | 5.07 billion passenger-kilometers | +7.9% |
| 1997 | 5.89 billion passenger-kilometers | +16.2% |
| 1998 | 4.74 billion passenger-kilometers | -19.5% |
| 1999 | 3.82 billion passenger-kilometers | -19.4% |
| 2000 | 3.47 billion passenger-kilometers | -9.1% |
| 2001 | 2.99 billion passenger-kilometers | -13.9% |
| 2002 | 2.60 billion passenger-kilometers | -13.1% |
| 2003 | 2.52 billion passenger-kilometers | -3.1% |
| 2004 | 2.40 billion passenger-kilometers | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 2.39 billion passenger-kilometers | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 2.42 billion passenger-kilometers | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 2.42 billion passenger-kilometers | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 2.33 billion passenger-kilometers | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 2.14 billion passenger-kilometers | -8.2% |
| 2010 | 2.10 billion passenger-kilometers | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 2.07 billion passenger-kilometers | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 1.88 billion passenger-kilometers | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 1.83 billion passenger-kilometers | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 1.70 billion passenger-kilometers | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 1.55 billion passenger-kilometers | -8.8% |
| 2016 | 1.46 billion passenger-kilometers | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 1.44 billion passenger-kilometers | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 1.48 billion passenger-kilometers | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 1.52 billion passenger-kilometers | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 1.12 billion passenger-kilometers | -26.6% |
| 2021 | 1.21 billion passenger-kilometers | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 1.60 billion passenger-kilometers | +33.0% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 1.60 billion passenger-kilometers is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.56 billion passenger-kilometers, 24% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 1.60 billion passenger-kilometers is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.74 billion passenger-kilometers, 43% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.96 billion passenger-kilometers | 6.22 billion passenger-kilometers | 7.57 billion passenger-kilometers | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.55 billion passenger-kilometers | 6.96 billion passenger-kilometers | 8.14 billion passenger-kilometers | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.32 billion passenger-kilometers | 3.82 billion passenger-kilometers | 7.79 billion passenger-kilometers | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.57 billion passenger-kilometers | 2.14 billion passenger-kilometers | 3.47 billion passenger-kilometers | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.70 billion passenger-kilometers | 1.44 billion passenger-kilometers | 2.10 billion passenger-kilometers | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.31 billion passenger-kilometers | 1.12 billion passenger-kilometers | 1.60 billion passenger-kilometers | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 38 Israel 1.96 billion passenger-kilometers compare
- 39 Uzbekistan 1.80 billion passenger-kilometers compare
- 40 Ireland 1.75 billion passenger-kilometers compare
- 42 Canada 1.21 billion passenger-kilometers compare
- 43 Greece 1.12 billion passenger-kilometers compare
- 44 Chile 957.00 million passenger-kilometers compare
More reference data data for Bulgaria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3067 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2728 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2506 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.608 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.36 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported passenger kilometers in Bulgaria?
- Reported passenger kilometers in Bulgaria was 1.60 billion passenger-kilometers in 2022, according to OECD (2023); OECD (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported passenger kilometers recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 8.14 billion passenger-kilometers in 1988.
- What is the lowest reported passenger kilometers recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.12 billion passenger-kilometers in 2020.
- How does Bulgaria rank for reported passenger kilometers?
- Bulgaria ranks 41st out of 63 countries with data for 2022.
- Is reported passenger kilometers rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2023); OECD (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported passenger kilometers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of kilometers traveled by passengers by rail.