Asylum applications by state of procedure in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 590 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
590 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
down 68.7%
World rank
20th
of 32 countries
All-time high
3,473 Per million inhabitants
in 2023
All-time low
96 Per million inhabitants
in 2011
Years of data
15
2011–2025

Asylum applications by state of procedure in Bulgaria, 2011–2025

01.0k2.0k3.0k2011201820252011: 96 Per million inhabitants2012: 168 Per million inhabitants2013: 975 Per million inhabitants2014: 1.5k Per million inhabitants2015: 2.9k Per million inhabitants2016: 2.8k Per million inhabitants2017: 510 Per million inhabitants2018: 367 Per million inhabitants2019: 314 Per million inhabitants2020: 528 Per million inhabitants2021: 1.7k Per million inhabitants2022: 3.1k Per million inhabitants2023: 3.5k Per million inhabitants2024: 1.9k Per million inhabitants2025: 590 Per million inhabitants

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.

Analysis

The most recent figure for asylum applications by state of procedure in Bulgaria is 590 Per million inhabitants, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 68.7% on the previous year and down 79.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Bulgaria peaked at 3,473 Per million inhabitants in 2023 and was at its lowest, 96 Per million inhabitants, in 2011.

That places Bulgaria 20th out of 32 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1,067 Per million inhabitants 96 Per million inhabitants 2,887 Per million inhabitants 9
2020s 1,880 Per million inhabitants 528 Per million inhabitants 3,473 Per million inhabitants 6

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 17 Malta 705 Per million inhabitants compare
  2. 18 Latvia 693 Per million inhabitants compare
  3. 19 Norway 607 Per million inhabitants compare
  4. 21 Sweden 464 Per million inhabitants compare
  5. 22 Finland 347 Per million inhabitants compare
  6. 23 Denmark 306 Per million inhabitants compare
  7. 23 Poland 306 Per million inhabitants compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Bulgaria?
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Bulgaria was 590 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 3,473 Per million inhabitants in 2023.
What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 96 Per million inhabitants in 2011.
How does Bulgaria rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
Bulgaria ranks 20th out of 32 countries with data for 2025.
Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 79.6%. 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 Asylum applications by state of procedure. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Asylum applications by state of procedure
Unit
Per million inhabitants
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
33 places, 524 data points, 2008–2025
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