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
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Bulgaria, 2008–2025
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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 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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