Persons who cannot afford a computer in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Persons who cannot afford a computer was 7.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
7.9%
Change on year
down 13.2%
World rank
7th
of 38 countries
All-time high
46.6%
in 2005
All-time low
7.9%
in 2025
Years of data
21
2005–2025

Persons who cannot afford a computer in Bulgaria, 2005–2025

10203040502005201520252005: 46.6 Percentage2006: 46.6 Percentage2007: 42 Percentage2008: 30.8 Percentage2009: 26.5 Percentage2010: 22.3 Percentage2011: 20.1 Percentage2012: 17.7 Percentage2013: 16.6 Percentage2014: 17.4 Percentage2015: 17 Percentage2016: 15.3 Percentage2017: 14.4 Percentage2018: 12.9 Percentage2019: 12.3 Percentage2020: 11.4 Percentage2021: 10.7 Percentage2022: 10.1 Percentage2023: 9.4 Percentage2024: 9.1 Percentage2025: 7.9 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2025, persons who cannot afford a computer in Bulgaria stood at 7.9%. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.

That represents a change of down 13.2% on the previous year and down 53.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons who cannot afford a computer in Bulgaria peaked at 46.6% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 7.9%, in 2025.

That places Bulgaria 7th out of 38 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 38.5% 26.5% 46.6% 5
2010s 16.6% 12.3% 22.3% 10
2020s 9.8% 7.9% 11.4% 6

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 4 Serbia 10.5% compare
  2. 5 Türkiye 9.3% compare
  3. 6 Romania 8.7% compare
  4. 8 Italy 6.3% compare
  5. 9 Spain 6.2% compare
  6. 10 Hungary 6.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons who cannot afford a computer in Bulgaria?
Persons who cannot afford a computer in Bulgaria was 7.9% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 46.6% in 2005.
What is the lowest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 7.9% in 2025.
How does Bulgaria rank for persons who cannot afford a computer?
Bulgaria ranks 7th out of 38 countries with data for 2025.
Is persons who cannot afford a computer rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 53.5%. 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 Persons who cannot afford a computer. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Persons who cannot afford a computer
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 820 data points, 2003–2025
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