Military spending sipri in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Military spending sipri was 2.40 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Military spending sipri in Bulgaria, 1989–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 2.40 billion for military spending sipri in 2025.
The figure is up 9.3% on the previous year and up 166.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending sipri in Bulgaria peaked at 5.24 billion in 1989 and was at its lowest, 845.53 million, in 1997.
That places Bulgaria 66th out of 162 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.
Military spending sipri in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5.24 billion | — |
| 1990 | 4.23 billion | -19.2% |
| 1991 | 2.29 billion | -45.9% |
| 1992 | 1.73 billion | -24.4% |
| 1993 | 1.31 billion | -24.4% |
| 1994 | 1.12 billion | -14.3% |
| 1995 | 1.10 billion | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 905.56 million | -18.0% |
| 1997 | 845.53 million | -6.6% |
| 1998 | 977.73 million | +15.6% |
| 1999 | 1.11 billion | +13.4% |
| 2000 | 1.14 billion | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 1.27 billion | +10.7% |
| 2002 | 1.28 billion | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 1.30 billion | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 1.21 billion | -6.6% |
| 2005 | 1.24 billion | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 1.23 billion | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 1.44 billion | +17.0% |
| 2008 | 1.40 billion | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 1.12 billion | -20.2% |
| 2010 | 1.06 billion | -5.7% |
| 2011 | 879.11 million | -16.8% |
| 2012 | 880.32 million | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 949.57 million | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 887.52 million | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 899.74 million | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 963.87 million | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 999.35 million | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 1.23 billion | +23.5% |
| 2019 | 2.83 billion | +129.6% |
| 2020 | 1.42 billion | -49.9% |
| 2021 | 1.51 billion | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 1.66 billion | +9.9% |
| 2023 | 2.04 billion | +23.2% |
| 2024 | 2.19 billion | +7.4% |
| 2025 | 2.40 billion | +9.3% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 2.40 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.82 billion, 35% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 2.40 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.80 billion, 85% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending sipri 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 | +129.6% | 1.23 billion | 2.83 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.24 billion | 5.24 billion | 5.24 billion | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.56 billion | 845.53 million | 4.23 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.26 billion | 1.12 billion | 1.44 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.16 billion | 879.11 million | 2.83 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.87 billion | 1.42 billion | 2.40 billion | 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 military spending sipri in Bulgaria?
- Military spending sipri in Bulgaria was 2.40 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending sipri recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 5.24 billion in 1989.
- What is the lowest military spending sipri recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 845.53 million in 1997.
- How does Bulgaria rank for military spending sipri?
- Bulgaria ranks 66th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending sipri rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 166.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending sipri. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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