Expenditure on social benefits by function in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Expenditure on social benefits by function was 20,735 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
20,735 Million euro
Change on year
up 16.3%
World rank
27th
of 45 countries
All-time high
20,735 Million euro
in 2024
All-time low
3,391 Million euro
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024
Expenditure on social benefits by function in Bulgaria, 2005–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expenditure on social benefits by function in Bulgaria is 20,735 Million euro, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 16.3% on the previous year and up 170.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on social benefits by function in Bulgaria peaked at 20,735 Million euro in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,391 Million euro, in 2005.
Bulgaria ranks 27th 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 social benefits by function in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3,391 Million euro | — |
| 2006 | 3,663 Million euro | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 4,209 Million euro | +14.9% |
| 2008 | 5,306 Million euro | +26.1% |
| 2009 | 5,828 Million euro | +9.9% |
| 2010 | 6,316 Million euro | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 6,614 Million euro | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 6,749 Million euro | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 7,129 Million euro | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 7,668 Million euro | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 7,851 Million euro | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 8,228 Million euro | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 8,612 Million euro | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 9,205 Million euro | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 9,847 Million euro | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 11,210 Million euro | +13.8% |
| 2021 | 12,995 Million euro | +15.9% |
| 2022 | 15,539 Million euro | +19.6% |
| 2023 | 17,827 Million euro | +14.7% |
| 2024 | 20,735 Million euro | +16.3% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 20,735 Million euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 62,182 Million euro, 33% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 20,735 Million euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 67,117 Million euro, 31% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,479 Million euro | 3,391 Million euro | 5,828 Million euro | 5 |
| 2010s | 7,822 Million euro | 6,316 Million euro | 9,847 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,661 Million euro | 11,210 Million euro | 20,735 Million euro | 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 expenditure on social benefits by function in Bulgaria?
- Expenditure on social benefits by function in Bulgaria was 20,735 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on social benefits by function recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 20,735 Million euro in 2024.
- What is the lowest expenditure on social benefits by function recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,391 Million euro in 2005.
- How does Bulgaria rank for expenditure on social benefits by function?
- Bulgaria ranks 27th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on social benefits by function rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 170.4%. 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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