First registrations of brand new vehicles in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: First registrations of brand new vehicles was 8,984 Vehicles in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
8,984 Vehicles
Change on year
up 32.0%
World rank
36th
of 37 countries
All-time high
150,803 Vehicles
in 2004
All-time low
1,819 Vehicles
in 2013
Years of data
31
1994–2024

First registrations of brand new vehicles in Bulgaria, 1994–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k1994200920241994: 64.9k Vehicles1995: 47.3k Vehicles1996: 59.6k Vehicles1997: 23.1k Vehicles1998: 59.4k Vehicles1999: 92.2k Vehicles2000: 85.5k Vehicles2001: 102.2k Vehicles2002: 103.6k Vehicles2003: 122.4k Vehicles2004: 150.8k Vehicles2005: 3.0k Vehicles2006: 4.2k Vehicles2007: 4.6k Vehicles2008: 5.4k Vehicles2009: 3.5k Vehicles2010: 2.7k Vehicles2011: 2.1k Vehicles2012: 2.1k Vehicles2013: 1.8k Vehicles2014: 1.9k Vehicles2015: 2.0k Vehicles2016: 2.3k Vehicles2017: 3.2k Vehicles2018: 3.6k Vehicles2019: 3.7k Vehicles2020: 2.8k Vehicles2021: 3.5k Vehicles2022: 4.3k Vehicles2023: 6.8k Vehicles2024: 9.0k Vehicles

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Vehicles.

Analysis

The most recent figure for first registrations of brand new vehicles in Bulgaria is 8,984 Vehicles, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 32.0% on the previous year and up 380.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, first registrations of brand new vehicles in Bulgaria peaked at 150,803 Vehicles in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1,819 Vehicles, in 2013.

That places Bulgaria 36th out of 37 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 57,732 Vehicles 23,120 Vehicles 92,183 Vehicles 6
2000s 58,520 Vehicles 2,976 Vehicles 150,803 Vehicles 10
2010s 2,535 Vehicles 1,819 Vehicles 3,705 Vehicles 10
2020s 5,280 Vehicles 2,792 Vehicles 8,984 Vehicles 5

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 33 Montenegro 18,571 Vehicles compare
  2. 34 Iceland 17,544 Vehicles compare
  3. 35 Bosnia and Herzegovina 9,919 Vehicles compare
  4. 37 Malta 6,537 Vehicles compare

See the full ranking of 48 places β†’

More reference data data for Bulgaria

All data for Bulgaria β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is first registrations of brand new vehicles in Bulgaria?
First registrations of brand new vehicles in Bulgaria was 8,984 Vehicles in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest first registrations of brand new vehicles recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 150,803 Vehicles in 2004.
What is the lowest first registrations of brand new vehicles recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 1,819 Vehicles in 2013.
How does Bulgaria rank for first registrations of brand new vehicles?
Bulgaria ranks 36th out of 37 countries with data for 2024.
Is first registrations of brand new vehicles rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is up 380.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of First registrations of brand new vehicles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
First registrations of brand new vehicles
Unit
Vehicles
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
48 places, 1,321 data points, 1994–2025
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Number of new passenger cars and goods road motor vehicles registered for the first time.