Precipitation anomalies in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Precipitation anomalies was -73.48 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Bulgaria, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
In 2025, precipitation anomalies in Bulgaria stood at -73.48 millimeters.
That represents a change of up 19.5% on the previous year and down 741.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Bulgaria peaked at 347.54 millimeters in 2014 and was at its lowest, -287.56 millimeters, in 2000.
That places Bulgaria 120th out of 192 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -109.4 millimeters | -263.61 millimeters | 105.81 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -51.54 millimeters | -283.7 millimeters | 107.58 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 32.05 millimeters | -60.38 millimeters | 227.06 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 73.35 millimeters | -38.04 millimeters | 230.38 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -22 millimeters | -119.27 millimeters | 36.83 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -8.24 millimeters | -150.38 millimeters | 104.99 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -21 millimeters | -287.56 millimeters | 265.1 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.04 millimeters | -140.85 millimeters | 347.54 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -53.94 millimeters | -183.14 millimeters | 122.74 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 117 Burkina Faso -67.27 millimeters compare
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- 119 Switzerland -73.38 millimeters compare
- 121 Antigua and Barbuda -73.73 millimeters compare
- 122 Nigeria -73.8 millimeters compare
- 123 Congo -74 millimeters compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Bulgaria?
- Precipitation anomalies in Bulgaria was -73.48 millimeters in 2025, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest precipitation anomalies recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 347.54 millimeters in 2014.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -287.56 millimeters in 2000.
- How does Bulgaria rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Bulgaria ranks 120th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 741.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Precipitation anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.