Global change over the last 50 years in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Global change over the last 50 years was 18,291 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
18,291
Change on year
up 10.0%
World rank
140th
of 215 countries
All-time high
167,144
in 1976
All-time low
8,579
in 2005
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Global change over the last 50 years in Bulgaria, 1965–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for global change over the last 50 years in Bulgaria is 18,291, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 10.0% on the previous year and down 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global change over the last 50 years in Bulgaria peaked at 167,144 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 8,579, in 2005.
Bulgaria ranks 140th of 215 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.
Global change over the last 50 years in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 21,183 | — |
| 1966 | 27,375 | +29.2% |
| 1967 | 44,881 | +63.9% |
| 1968 | 61,484 | +37.0% |
| 1969 | 84,473 | +37.4% |
| 1970 | 94,201 | +11.5% |
| 1971 | 100,704 | +6.9% |
| 1972 | 111,017 | +10.2% |
| 1973 | 102,010 | -8.1% |
| 1974 | 118,559 | +16.2% |
| 1975 | 158,121 | +33.4% |
| 1976 | 167,144 | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 137,997 | -17.4% |
| 1978 | 99,028 | -28.2% |
| 1979 | 86,107 | -13.0% |
| 1980 | 125,187 | +45.4% |
| 1981 | 106,673 | -14.8% |
| 1982 | 115,618 | +8.4% |
| 1983 | 121,126 | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 115,567 | -4.6% |
| 1985 | 100,223 | -13.3% |
| 1986 | 109,452 | +9.2% |
| 1987 | 111,652 | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 118,018 | +5.7% |
| 1989 | 102,966 | -12.8% |
| 1990 | 57,103 | -44.5% |
| 1991 | 57,854 | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 32,148 | -44.4% |
| 1993 | 21,555 | -33.0% |
| 1994 | 12,685 | -41.2% |
| 1995 | 12,627 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 13,581 | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 16,674 | +22.8% |
| 1998 | 23,198 | +39.1% |
| 1999 | 18,336 | -21.0% |
| 2000 | 12,317 | -32.8% |
| 2001 | 11,612 | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 17,316 | +49.1% |
| 2003 | 16,500 | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 10,741 | -34.9% |
| 2005 | 8,579 | -20.1% |
| 2006 | 10,801 | +25.9% |
| 2007 | 12,935 | +19.8% |
| 2008 | 14,021 | +8.4% |
| 2009 | 15,700 | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 18,690 | +19.0% |
| 2011 | 15,150 | -18.9% |
| 2012 | 15,556 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 21,822 | +40.3% |
| 2014 | 19,859 | -9.0% |
| 2015 | 19,702 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 21,743 | +10.4% |
| 2017 | 22,359 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 22,369 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 24,381 | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 19,299 | -20.8% |
| 2021 | 21,983 | +13.9% |
| 2022 | 14,647 | -33.4% |
| 2023 | 16,632 | +13.6% |
| 2024 | 18,291 | +10.0% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 18,291 is below the median for high income countries, which is 19,758, 93% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 18,291 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 40,278, 45% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 47,879 | 21,183 | 84,473 | 5 |
| 1970s | 117,489 | 86,107 | 167,144 | 10 |
| 1980s | 112,648 | 100,223 | 125,187 | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,576 | 12,627 | 57,854 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,052 | 8,579 | 17,316 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,163 | 15,150 | 24,381 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,171 | 14,647 | 21,983 | 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 global change over the last 50 years in Bulgaria?
- Global change over the last 50 years in Bulgaria was 18,291 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest global change over the last 50 years recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 167,144 in 1976.
- What is the lowest global change over the last 50 years recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,579 in 2005.
- How does Bulgaria rank for global change over the last 50 years?
- Bulgaria ranks 140th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is global change over the last 50 years rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Global change over the last 50 years. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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