General government expenditure by function in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: General government expenditure by function was 4,873 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,873 Million euro
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
26th
of 38 countries
All-time high
4,873 Million euro
in 2024
All-time low
452.7 Million euro
in 1996
Years of data
30
1995–2024
General government expenditure by function in Bulgaria, 1995–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government expenditure by function in Bulgaria is 4,873 Million euro, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 107.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government expenditure by function in Bulgaria peaked at 4,873 Million euro in 2024 and was at its lowest, 452.7 Million euro, in 1996.
Bulgaria ranks 26th of 38 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.
General government expenditure by function in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 698.3 Million euro | — |
| 1996 | 452.7 Million euro | -35.2% |
| 1997 | 674.2 Million euro | +48.9% |
| 1998 | 849.7 Million euro | +26.0% |
| 1999 | 955.8 Million euro | +12.5% |
| 2000 | 1,158 Million euro | +21.2% |
| 2001 | 1,122 Million euro | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 1,413 Million euro | +25.9% |
| 2003 | 1,514 Million euro | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 1,677 Million euro | +10.8% |
| 2005 | 1,962 Million euro | +17.0% |
| 2006 | 1,944 Million euro | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 2,320 Million euro | +19.4% |
| 2008 | 2,562 Million euro | +10.4% |
| 2009 | 2,173 Million euro | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 2,168 Million euro | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2,256 Million euro | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 2,255 Million euro | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 2,387 Million euro | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 2,349 Million euro | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 2,383 Million euro | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 2,326 Million euro | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 2,518 Million euro | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 2,708 Million euro | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 2,801 Million euro | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 3,173 Million euro | +13.3% |
| 2021 | 3,691 Million euro | +16.3% |
| 2022 | 4,446 Million euro | +20.5% |
| 2023 | 4,604 Million euro | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 4,873 Million euro | +5.8% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 4,873 Million euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20,187 Million euro, 24% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 4,873 Million euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 19,434 Million euro, 25% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 726.14 Million euro | 452.7 Million euro | 955.8 Million euro | 5 |
| 2000s | 1,785 Million euro | 1,122 Million euro | 2,562 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,415 Million euro | 2,168 Million euro | 2,801 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,158 Million euro | 3,173 Million euro | 4,873 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 general government expenditure by function in Bulgaria?
- General government expenditure by function in Bulgaria was 4,873 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest general government expenditure by function recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 4,873 Million euro in 2024.
- What is the lowest general government expenditure by function recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 452.7 Million euro in 1996.
- How does Bulgaria rank for general government expenditure by function?
- Bulgaria ranks 26th out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
- Is general government expenditure by function rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.4%. 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 General government expenditure by function (COFOG). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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