Expenditure on social benefits by function in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Expenditure on social benefits by function was 23,245 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Expenditure on social benefits by function in Bulgaria, 2005–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expenditure on social benefits by function in Bulgaria is 23,245, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 12.1% on the previous year and up 196.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on social benefits by function in Bulgaria peaked at 23,245 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3,391, in 2005.
Bulgaria ranks 27th of 46 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 social benefits by function in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3,391 | — |
| 2006 | 3,663 | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 4,209 | +14.9% |
| 2008 | 5,306 | +26.1% |
| 2009 | 5,828 | +9.9% |
| 2010 | 6,316 | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 6,614 | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 6,749 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 7,129 | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 7,668 | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 7,851 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 8,228 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 8,612 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 9,205 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 9,847 | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 11,210 | +13.8% |
| 2021 | 12,995 | +15.9% |
| 2022 | 15,539 | +19.6% |
| 2023 | 17,827 | +14.7% |
| 2024 | 20,735 | +16.3% |
| 2025 | 23,245 | +12.1% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 23,245 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 65,739, 35% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 23,245 is below the median for high income countries, which is 70,640, 33% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,479 | 3,391 | 5,828 | 5 |
| 2010s | 7,822 | 6,316 | 9,847 | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,925 | 11,210 | 23,245 | 6 |
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 expenditure on social benefits by function in Bulgaria?
- Expenditure on social benefits by function in Bulgaria was 23,245 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on social benefits by function recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 23,245 in 2025.
- What is the lowest expenditure on social benefits by function recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,391 in 2005.
- How does Bulgaria rank for expenditure on social benefits by function?
- Bulgaria ranks 27th out of 46 countries with data for 2025.
- Is expenditure on social benefits by function rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 196.1%. 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 social benefits by function. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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