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 47 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 47 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.

Persons who cannot afford a computer in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Persons who cannot afford a computer in Bulgaria, 2005 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2005 46.6% —
2006 46.6% +0.0%
2007 42.0% -9.9%
2008 30.8% -26.7%
2009 26.5% -14.0%
2010 22.3% -15.8%
2011 20.1% -9.9%
2012 17.7% -11.9%
2013 16.6% -6.2%
2014 17.4% +4.8%
2015 17.0% -2.3%
2016 15.3% -10.0%
2017 14.4% -5.9%
2018 12.9% -10.4%
2019 12.3% -4.7%
2020 11.4% -7.3%
2021 10.7% -6.1%
2022 10.1% -5.6%
2023 9.4% -6.9%
2024 9.1% -3.2%
2025 7.9% -13.2%

Bulgaria compared with similar countries

  • Bulgaria's 7.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.7%, 2.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Bulgaria's 7.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.5%, 3.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)

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

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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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 47 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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Indicator
Persons who cannot afford a computer
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 999 data points, 2003–2025
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