First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: First instance decisions on applications by type of decision was 4,655 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
4,655 Person
Change on year
down 43.4%
World rank
18th
of 42 countries
All-time high
8,740 Person
in 2023
All-time low
515 Person
in 2010
Years of data
18
2008–2025

First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Bulgaria, 2008–2025

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2008201620252008: 670 Person2009: 645 Person2010: 515 Person2011: 605 Person2012: 640 Person2013: 2.8k Person2014: 7.4k Person2015: 6.2k Person2016: 3.0k Person2017: 4.7k Person2018: 2.1k Person2019: 1.2k Person2020: 2.2k Person2021: 3.3k Person2022: 4.8k Person2023: 8.7k Person2024: 8.2k Person2025: 4.7k Person

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.

Analysis

In 2025, first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Bulgaria stood at 4,655 Person.

The figure is down 43.4% on the previous year and down 24.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Bulgaria peaked at 8,740 Person in 2023 and was at its lowest, 515 Person, in 2010.

That places Bulgaria 18th out of 42 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.

First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data in Bulgaria, 2008 to 2025.
Year Person Change
2008 670 Person
2009 645 Person -3.7%
2010 515 Person -20.2%
2011 605 Person +17.5%
2012 640 Person +5.8%
2013 2,810 Person +339.1%
2014 7,435 Person +164.6%
2015 6,175 Person -16.9%
2016 3,045 Person -50.7%
2017 4,740 Person +55.7%
2018 2,110 Person -55.5%
2019 1,250 Person -40.8%
2020 2,195 Person +75.6%
2021 3,270 Person +49.0%
2022 4,815 Person +47.2%
2023 8,740 Person +81.5%
2024 8,220 Person -5.9%
2025 4,655 Person -43.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 657.5 Person 645 Person 670 Person 2
2010s 2,932 Person 515 Person 7,435 Person 10
2020s 5,316 Person 2,195 Person 8,740 Person 6

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 15 Poland 7,590 Person compare
  2. 15 Poland 7,590 Person compare
  3. 17 Ireland 5,730 Person compare
  4. 19 Finland 4,150 Person compare
  5. 20 Norway 2,190 Person compare
  6. 21 Portugal 1,375 Person compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Bulgaria?
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Bulgaria was 4,655 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 8,740 Person in 2023.
What is the lowest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 515 Person in 2010.
How does Bulgaria rank for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision?
Bulgaria ranks 18th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
Is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 24.6%. 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 First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 739 data points, 2008–2025
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