Gross nutrient balance in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Gross nutrient balance was 44 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
44
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
20th
of 39 countries
All-time high
120
in 1988
All-time low
11.9
in 2011
Years of data
36
1988–2023
Gross nutrient balance in Bulgaria, 1988–2023
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 44 for gross nutrient balance in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 178.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross nutrient balance in Bulgaria peaked at 120 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 11.9, in 2011.
Bulgaria ranks 20th of 39 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.
Gross nutrient balance in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 120 | — |
| 1989 | 99 | -17.5% |
| 1990 | 93 | -6.1% |
| 1991 | 56 | -39.8% |
| 1992 | 52 | -7.1% |
| 1993 | 51 | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 47 | -7.8% |
| 1995 | 29 | -38.3% |
| 1996 | 42 | +44.8% |
| 1997 | 33 | -21.4% |
| 1998 | 21 | -36.4% |
| 1999 | 30 | +42.9% |
| 2000 | 28.2 | -6.0% |
| 2001 | 26.8 | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 21.6 | -19.4% |
| 2003 | 31.3 | +44.9% |
| 2004 | 18.9 | -39.6% |
| 2005 | 25.2 | +33.3% |
| 2006 | 24.2 | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 36.4 | +50.4% |
| 2008 | 15.9 | -56.3% |
| 2009 | 20.3 | +27.7% |
| 2010 | 14.2 | -30.0% |
| 2011 | 11.9 | -16.2% |
| 2012 | 24.2 | +103.4% |
| 2013 | 15.8 | -34.7% |
| 2014 | 27.6 | +74.7% |
| 2015 | 28 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 51.4 | +83.6% |
| 2017 | 44.6 | -13.2% |
| 2018 | 42.9 | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 41.6 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 54.7 | +31.5% |
| 2021 | 37.3 | -31.8% |
| 2022 | 44.4 | +19.0% |
| 2023 | 44 | -0.9% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 44 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 44, 1.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 44 is below the median for high income countries, which is 44.45, 99% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 109.5 | 99 | 120 | 2 |
| 1990s | 45.4 | 21 | 93 | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.88 | 15.9 | 36.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.22 | 11.9 | 51.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.1 | 37.3 | 54.7 | 4 |
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 gross nutrient balance in Bulgaria?
- Gross nutrient balance in Bulgaria was 44 in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest gross nutrient balance recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 120 in 1988.
- What is the lowest gross nutrient balance recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.9 in 2011.
- How does Bulgaria rank for gross nutrient balance?
- Bulgaria ranks 20th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross nutrient balance rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 178.5%. 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 Gross nutrient balance. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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