Military spending, per square kilometre in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Military spending, per square kilometre was 18,329 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
18,329 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 11.9%
World rank
59th
of 171 countries
All-time high
71,918 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1987
All-time low
5,065 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1997
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Bulgaria, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, per square kilometre in Bulgaria stood at 18,329 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
That represents a change of up 11.9% on the previous year and up 141.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Bulgaria peaked at 71,918 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1987 and was at its lowest, 5,065 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1997.
Bulgaria ranks 59th of 171 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.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 13,070 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 14,370 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1963 | 14,956 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1964 | 15,352 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1965 | 16,155 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1966 | 19,741 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +22.2% |
| 1967 | 22,498 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 1968 | 24,346 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1969 | 26,317 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1970 | 29,342 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 1971 | 40,586 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +38.3% |
| 1972 | 39,634 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 34,802 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -12.2% |
| 1974 | 34,980 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 32,992 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 1976 | 35,350 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1977 | 35,386 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1978 | 31,604 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -10.7% |
| 1979 | 35,154 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 1980 | 37,907 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1981 | 40,814 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1982 | 48,857 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +19.7% |
| 1983 | 54,607 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1984 | 58,359 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1985 | 59,337 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 65,864 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1987 | 71,918 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1988 | 68,868 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 59,118 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -14.2% |
| 1990 | 40,241 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -31.9% |
| 1991 | 18,378 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -54.3% |
| 1992 | 12,866 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -30.0% |
| 1993 | 9,484 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -26.3% |
| 1994 | 7,220 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -23.9% |
| 1995 | 5,940 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -17.7% |
| 1996 | 5,151 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -13.3% |
| 1997 | 5,065 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 5,349 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 5,649 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 5,368 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 5,477 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 6,211 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.4% |
| 2003 | 6,593 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 7,797 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +18.3% |
| 2005 | 8,028 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 9,405 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +17.2% |
| 2007 | 11,998 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +27.6% |
| 2008 | 12,569 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 10,214 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -18.7% |
| 2010 | 9,286 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.1% |
| 2011 | 8,432 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.2% |
| 2012 | 7,880 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 7,589 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 7,586 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 6,960 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.3% |
| 2016 | 7,662 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2017 | 8,537 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 2018 | 10,412 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +22.0% |
| 2019 | 18,857 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +81.1% |
| 2020 | 16,132 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -14.5% |
| 2021 | 16,269 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 16,374 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 18,329 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.9% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 18,329 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 56,388 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 33% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 18,329 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28,676 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 64% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, per square kilometre in Bulgaria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +81.1% | 10,412 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 18,857 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,534 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 13,070 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 26,317 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 34,983 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 29,342 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 40,586 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 56,565 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 37,907 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 71,918 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,534 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 5,065 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 40,241 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,366 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 5,368 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 12,569 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,320 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 6,960 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 18,857 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,776 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 16,132 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 18,329 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 56 Vietnam 21,511 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
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- 58 Dominican Republic 20,417 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 60 Latvia 17,691 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 61 Syria 17,546 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 62 Pakistan 16,042 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
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 military spending, per square kilometre in Bulgaria?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Bulgaria was 18,329 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 71,918 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1987.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,065 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1997.
- How does Bulgaria rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Bulgaria ranks 59th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Military spending ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Military spending Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.