Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data was 116,548 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Bulgaria, 1995–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Bulgaria is 116,548, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.7% on the previous year and up 154.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Bulgaria peaked at 116,548 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 9,828, in 1996.
That places Bulgaria 22nd out of 35 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.
Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 14,518 | — |
| 1996 | 9,828 | -32.3% |
| 1997 | 10,065 | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 13,437 | +33.5% |
| 1999 | 12,804 | -4.7% |
| 2000 | 14,440 | +12.8% |
| 2001 | 15,905 | +10.1% |
| 2002 | 17,478 | +9.9% |
| 2003 | 18,798 | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 21,093 | +12.2% |
| 2005 | 24,040 | +14.0% |
| 2006 | 27,410 | +14.0% |
| 2007 | 32,464 | +18.4% |
| 2008 | 37,246 | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 37,417 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 38,289 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 41,479 | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 42,255 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 42,056 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 43,024 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 45,797 | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 48,751 | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 52,501 | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 56,076 | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 61,179 | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 62,003 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 71,400 | +15.2% |
| 2022 | 86,336 | +20.9% |
| 2023 | 95,101 | +10.2% |
| 2024 | 105,279 | +10.7% |
| 2025 | 116,548 | +10.7% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 116,548 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 327,898, 36% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 116,548 is below the median for high income countries, which is 308,538, 38% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12,131 | 9,828 | 14,518 | 5 |
| 2000s | 24,629 | 14,440 | 37,417 | 10 |
| 2010s | 47,141 | 38,289 | 61,179 | 10 |
| 2020s | 89,445 | 62,003 | 116,548 | 6 |
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 government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Bulgaria?
- Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Bulgaria was 116,548 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 116,548 in 2025.
- What is the lowest government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,828 in 1996.
- How does Bulgaria rank for government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data?
- Bulgaria ranks 22nd out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.5%. 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 Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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