Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data was 116,018 Million euro in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
116,018 Million euro
Change on year
up 10.7%
World rank
22nd
of 35 countries
All-time high
116,018 Million euro
in 2025
All-time low
9,828 Million euro
in 1996
Years of data
31
1995–2025
Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Bulgaria, 1995–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Bulgaria is 116,018 Million euro, 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 153.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Bulgaria peaked at 116,018 Million euro in 2025 and was at its lowest, 9,828 Million euro, 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 | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 14,518 Million euro | — |
| 1996 | 9,828 Million euro | -32.3% |
| 1997 | 10,065 Million euro | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 13,437 Million euro | +33.5% |
| 1999 | 12,804 Million euro | -4.7% |
| 2000 | 14,440 Million euro | +12.8% |
| 2001 | 15,905 Million euro | +10.1% |
| 2002 | 17,478 Million euro | +9.9% |
| 2003 | 18,798 Million euro | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 21,093 Million euro | +12.2% |
| 2005 | 24,040 Million euro | +14.0% |
| 2006 | 27,410 Million euro | +14.0% |
| 2007 | 32,464 Million euro | +18.4% |
| 2008 | 37,246 Million euro | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 37,417 Million euro | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 38,289 Million euro | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 41,479 Million euro | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 42,255 Million euro | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 42,056 Million euro | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 43,024 Million euro | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 45,797 Million euro | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 48,751 Million euro | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 52,501 Million euro | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 56,000 Million euro | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 61,194 Million euro | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 61,856 Million euro | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 71,344 Million euro | +15.3% |
| 2022 | 86,078 Million euro | +20.7% |
| 2023 | 94,525 Million euro | +9.8% |
| 2024 | 104,767 Million euro | +10.8% |
| 2025 | 116,018 Million euro | +10.7% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 116,018 Million euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 326,674 Million euro, 36% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 116,018 Million euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 306,766 Million euro, 38% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12,131 Million euro | 9,828 Million euro | 14,518 Million euro | 5 |
| 2000s | 24,629 Million euro | 14,440 Million euro | 37,417 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 47,135 Million euro | 38,289 Million euro | 61,194 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 89,098 Million euro | 61,856 Million euro | 116,018 Million euro | 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 116,018 Million euro in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 116,018 Million euro in 2025.
- What is the lowest government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,828 Million euro 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 153.3%. 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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