Expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and was 2,325 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,325 Million euro
Change on year
up 24.3%
World rank
23rd
of 45 countries
All-time high
2,325 Million euro
in 2024
All-time low
285.45 Million euro
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and in Bulgaria, 2005–2024

5001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k2005201420242005: 285.4 Million euro2006: 333.2 Million euro2007: 348.6 Million euro2008: 391.2 Million euro2009: 487.1 Million euro2010: 483.6 Million euro2011: 505.3 Million euro2012: 528.3 Million euro2013: 569.8 Million euro2014: 589 Million euro2015: 594 Million euro2016: 602.4 Million euro2017: 638.2 Million euro2018: 671.5 Million euro2019: 817.2 Million euro2020: 953.4 Million euro2021: 1.1k Million euro2022: 1.4k Million euro2023: 1.9k Million euro2024: 2.3k Million euro

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.

Analysis

In 2024, expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and in Bulgaria stood at 2,325 Million euro. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 24.3% on the previous year and up 294.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and in Bulgaria peaked at 2,325 Million euro in 2024 and was at its lowest, 285.45 Million euro, in 2005.

Bulgaria ranks 23rd of 45 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.

Expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and means-testing in Bulgaria, 2005 to 2024.
Year Million euro Change
2005 285.45 Million euro —
2006 333.21 Million euro +16.7%
2007 348.65 Million euro +4.6%
2008 391.21 Million euro +12.2%
2009 487.05 Million euro +24.5%
2010 483.56 Million euro -0.7%
2011 505.3 Million euro +4.5%
2012 528.33 Million euro +4.6%
2013 569.82 Million euro +7.9%
2014 588.98 Million euro +3.4%
2015 593.99 Million euro +0.9%
2016 602.4 Million euro +1.4%
2017 638.24 Million euro +5.9%
2018 671.46 Million euro +5.2%
2019 817.23 Million euro +21.7%
2020 953.37 Million euro +16.7%
2021 1,118 Million euro +17.3%
2022 1,446 Million euro +29.4%
2023 1,871 Million euro +29.4%
2024 2,325 Million euro +24.3%

Bulgaria compared with similar countries

  • Bulgaria's 2,325 Million euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,256 Million euro, 71% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Bulgaria's 2,325 Million euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,791 Million euro, 61% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 369.11 Million euro 285.45 Million euro 487.05 Million euro 5
2010s 599.93 Million euro 483.56 Million euro 817.23 Million euro 10
2020s 1,543 Million euro 953.37 Million euro 2,325 Million euro 5

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 20 Türkiye 3,781 Million euro compare
  2. 21 Ireland 3,291 Million euro compare
  3. 22 Romania 3,220 Million euro compare
  4. 24 Greece 2,133 Million euro compare
  5. 25 Luxembourg 2,099 Million euro compare
  6. 26 Croatia 2,009 Million euro compare
  7. 26 Croatia 2,009 Million euro compare

See the full ranking of 54 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and in Bulgaria?
Expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and in Bulgaria was 2,325 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 2,325 Million euro in 2024.
What is the lowest expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 285.45 Million euro in 2005.
How does Bulgaria rank for expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and?
Bulgaria ranks 23rd out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
Is expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is up 294.8%. 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 Expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and means-testing
Unit
Million euro
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
54 places, 1,443 data points, 1990–2024
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