Production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data was 399 Thousand heads (animals) in 2026. ▼ Falling
Latest (2026)
399 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
23rd
of 41 countries
All-time high
498.81 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2007
All-time low
268 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2020
Years of data
21
2006–2026
Production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data in Bulgaria, 2006–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
In 2026, production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data in Bulgaria stood at 399 Thousand heads (animals).
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 27.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data in Bulgaria peaked at 498.81 Thousand heads (animals) in 2007 and was at its lowest, 268 Thousand heads (animals), in 2020.
Bulgaria ranks 23rd of 41 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
Production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 403.32 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 2007 | 498.81 Thousand heads (animals) | +23.7% |
| 2008 | 496.65 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 489.24 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 457.17 Thousand heads (animals) | -6.6% |
| 2011 | 422.29 Thousand heads (animals) | -7.6% |
| 2012 | 388.64 Thousand heads (animals) | -8.0% |
| 2013 | 444.62 Thousand heads (animals) | +14.4% |
| 2014 | 355 Thousand heads (animals) | -20.2% |
| 2015 | 346 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 314 Thousand heads (animals) | -9.2% |
| 2017 | 328 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 366 Thousand heads (animals) | +11.6% |
| 2019 | 378 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 268 Thousand heads (animals) | -29.1% |
| 2021 | 371 Thousand heads (animals) | +38.4% |
| 2022 | 369 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 279 Thousand heads (animals) | -24.4% |
| 2024 | 420 Thousand heads (animals) | +50.5% |
| 2025 | 396 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.7% |
| 2026 | 399 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.8% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 399 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 694 Thousand heads (animals), 57% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 399 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for high income countries, which is 666.7 Thousand heads (animals), 60% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 472 Thousand heads (animals) | 403.32 Thousand heads (animals) | 498.81 Thousand heads (animals) | 4 |
| 2010s | 379.97 Thousand heads (animals) | 314 Thousand heads (animals) | 457.17 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2020s | 357.43 Thousand heads (animals) | 268 Thousand heads (animals) | 420 Thousand heads (animals) | 7 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 20 Sweden 639.4 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 21 Switzerland 614.31 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 22 Finland 459.3 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 24 Croatia 361.5 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 24 Croatia 361.5 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 26 Greece 298 Thousand heads (animals) 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 production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data in Bulgaria?
- Production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data in Bulgaria was 399 Thousand heads (animals) in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 498.81 Thousand heads (animals) in 2007.
- What is the lowest production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 268 Thousand heads (animals) in 2020.
- How does Bulgaria rank for production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data?
- Bulgaria ranks 23rd out of 41 countries with data for 2026.
- Is production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Production forecasts for pigs - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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