Apple production in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Apple production was 36,830 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
36,830
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
66th
of 97 countries
All-time high
543,256
in 1986
All-time low
23,517
in 2008
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Apple production in Bulgaria, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, apple production in Bulgaria stood at 36,830.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.4% on the previous year and down 32.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, apple production in Bulgaria peaked at 543,256 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 23,517, in 2008.
That places Bulgaria 66th out of 97 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Apple production in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 272,703 | — |
| 1962 | 350,612 | +28.6% |
| 1963 | 289,695 | -17.4% |
| 1964 | 364,126 | +25.7% |
| 1965 | 299,404 | -17.8% |
| 1966 | 343,660 | +14.8% |
| 1967 | 413,124 | +20.2% |
| 1968 | 427,062 | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 460,449 | +7.8% |
| 1970 | 363,126 | -21.1% |
| 1971 | 343,683 | -5.4% |
| 1972 | 340,336 | -1.0% |
| 1973 | 360,159 | +5.8% |
| 1974 | 249,583 | -30.7% |
| 1975 | 329,342 | +32.0% |
| 1976 | 382,287 | +16.1% |
| 1977 | 281,416 | -26.4% |
| 1978 | 321,088 | +14.1% |
| 1979 | 285,239 | -11.2% |
| 1980 | 394,280 | +38.2% |
| 1981 | 433,142 | +9.9% |
| 1982 | 425,780 | -1.7% |
| 1983 | 467,588 | +9.8% |
| 1984 | 525,984 | +12.5% |
| 1985 | 336,124 | -36.1% |
| 1986 | 543,256 | +61.6% |
| 1987 | 339,177 | -37.6% |
| 1988 | 334,463 | -1.4% |
| 1989 | 457,875 | +36.9% |
| 1990 | 410,915 | -10.3% |
| 1991 | 145,060 | -64.7% |
| 1992 | 221,202 | +52.5% |
| 1993 | 109,858 | -50.3% |
| 1994 | 76,477 | -30.4% |
| 1995 | 149,287 | +95.2% |
| 1996 | 203,668 | +36.4% |
| 1997 | 161,232 | -20.8% |
| 1998 | 129,145 | -19.9% |
| 1999 | 92,269 | -28.6% |
| 2000 | 88,983 | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 42,710 | -52.0% |
| 2002 | 26,417 | -38.1% |
| 2003 | 38,372 | +45.3% |
| 2004 | 39,393 | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 26,130 | -33.7% |
| 2006 | 26,328 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 26,165 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 23,517 | -10.1% |
| 2009 | 35,456 | +50.8% |
| 2010 | 43,235 | +21.9% |
| 2011 | 40,413 | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 30,942 | -23.4% |
| 2013 | 55,013 | +77.8% |
| 2014 | 54,502 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 58,419 | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 44,755 | -23.4% |
| 2017 | 44,927 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 50,300 | +12.0% |
| 2019 | 43,620 | -13.3% |
| 2020 | 37,870 | -13.2% |
| 2021 | 44,030 | +16.3% |
| 2022 | 46,400 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 34,930 | -24.7% |
| 2024 | 36,830 | +5.4% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 36,830 is below the median for high income countries, which is 184,780, 20% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 36,830 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 175,560, 21% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 357,871 | 272,703 | 460,449 | 9 |
| 1970s | 325,626 | 249,583 | 382,287 | 10 |
| 1980s | 425,767 | 334,463 | 543,256 | 10 |
| 1990s | 169,911 | 76,477 | 410,915 | 10 |
| 2000s | 37,347 | 23,517 | 88,983 | 10 |
| 2010s | 46,613 | 30,942 | 58,419 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40,012 | 34,930 | 46,400 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
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 apple production in Bulgaria?
- Apple production in Bulgaria was 36,830 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest apple production recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 543,256 in 1986.
- What is the lowest apple production recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 23,517 in 2008.
- How does Bulgaria rank for apple production?
- Bulgaria ranks 66th out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
- Is apple production rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Apple production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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