Non-performing loans of government in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Non-performing loans of government was 16.65 Million units of national currency in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
16.65 Million units of national currency
Change on year
up 10.2%
World rank
33rd
of 35 countries
All-time high
28.62 Million units of national currency
in 2016
All-time low
0 Million units of national currency
in 2010
Years of data
15
2010–2024

Non-performing loans of government in Bulgaria, 2010–2024

01020302010201720242010: 0 Million units of national currency2011: 0 Million units of national currency2012: 0 Million units of national currency2013: 28.1 Million units of national currency2014: 28.1 Million units of national currency2015: 28.3 Million units of national currency2016: 28.6 Million units of national currency2017: 26.8 Million units of national currency2018: 17.8 Million units of national currency2019: 15.7 Million units of national currency2020: 15 Million units of national currency2021: 15 Million units of national currency2022: 14.9 Million units of national currency2023: 15.1 Million units of national currency2024: 16.6 Million units of national currency

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million units of national currency.

Analysis

In 2024, non-performing loans of government in Bulgaria stood at 16.65 Million units of national currency.

The figure is up 10.2% on the previous year and down 40.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, non-performing loans of government in Bulgaria peaked at 28.62 Million units of national currency in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 Million units of national currency, in 2010.

That places Bulgaria 33rd out of 35 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Non-performing loans of government in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Non-performing loans of government in Bulgaria, 2010 to 2024.
Year Million units of national currency Change
2010 0 Million units of national currency —
2011 0 Million units of national currency —
2012 0 Million units of national currency —
2013 28.09 Million units of national currency —
2014 28.1 Million units of national currency +0.0%
2015 28.34 Million units of national currency +0.9%
2016 28.62 Million units of national currency +1.0%
2017 26.84 Million units of national currency -6.2%
2018 17.8 Million units of national currency -33.7%
2019 15.66 Million units of national currency -12.0%
2020 15.01 Million units of national currency -4.2%
2021 15 Million units of national currency -0.1%
2022 14.91 Million units of national currency -0.6%
2023 15.11 Million units of national currency +1.3%
2024 16.65 Million units of national currency +10.2%

Bulgaria compared with similar countries

  • Bulgaria's 16.65 Million units of national currency is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 842.39 Million units of national currency, 2% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
  • Bulgaria's 16.65 Million units of national currency is below the median for high income countries, which is 695.4 Million units of national currency, 2% of the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 17.34 Million units of national currency 0 Million units of national currency 28.62 Million units of national currency 10
2020s 15.34 Million units of national currency 14.91 Million units of national currency 16.65 Million units of national currency 5

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 31 Latvia 23.07 Million units of national currency compare
  2. 31 Latvia 23.07 Million units of national currency compare
  3. 34 Malta 0.09 Million units of national currency compare
  4. 35 Luxembourg 0 Million units of national currency

See the full ranking of 35 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is non-performing loans of government in Bulgaria?
Non-performing loans of government in Bulgaria was 16.65 Million units of national currency in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest non-performing loans of government recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 28.62 Million units of national currency in 2016.
What is the lowest non-performing loans of government recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Million units of national currency in 2010.
How does Bulgaria rank for non-performing loans of government?
Bulgaria ranks 33rd out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
Is non-performing loans of government rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 40.7%. 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 Non-performing loans of government. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Non-performing loans of government
Unit
Million units of national currency
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 463 data points, 2010–2024
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