Social protection receipts by type in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Social protection receipts by type was 22,786 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
22,786
Change on year
up 16.4%
World rank
27th
of 46 countries
All-time high
22,786
in 2024
All-time low
3,601
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Social protection receipts by type in Bulgaria, 2005–2024

5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k2005201420242005: 3.6k2006: 3.8k2007: 4.6k2008: 5.8k2009: 6.6k2010: 6.7k2011: 7.2k2012: 7.4k2013: 8.1k2014: 8.6k2015: 8.7k2016: 9.0k2017: 9.6k2018: 10.2k2019: 11.1k2020: 12.5k2021: 15.0k2022: 17.2k2023: 19.6k2024: 22.8k

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for social protection receipts by type in Bulgaria is 22,786, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

That represents a change of up 16.4% on the previous year and up 164.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, social protection receipts by type in Bulgaria peaked at 22,786 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,601, in 2005.

That places Bulgaria 27th out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Social protection receipts by type in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Social protection receipts by type in Bulgaria, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 3,601 —
2006 3,828 +6.3%
2007 4,613 +20.5%
2008 5,850 +26.8%
2009 6,607 +13.0%
2010 6,694 +1.3%
2011 7,205 +7.6%
2012 7,443 +3.3%
2013 8,050 +8.2%
2014 8,603 +6.9%
2015 8,669 +0.8%
2016 8,958 +3.3%
2017 9,587 +7.0%
2018 10,172 +6.1%
2019 11,126 +9.4%
2020 12,492 +12.3%
2021 15,042 +20.4%
2022 17,239 +14.6%
2023 19,581 +13.6%
2024 22,786 +16.4%

Bulgaria compared with similar countries

  • Bulgaria's 22,786 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66,146, 34% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Bulgaria's 22,786 is below the median for high income countries, which is 77,104, 30% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4,900 3,601 6,607 5
2010s 8,651 6,694 11,126 10
2020s 17,428 12,492 22,786 5

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 24 Hungary 33,995 compare
  2. 25 Slovakia 27,707 compare
  3. 25 Slovakia 27,707 compare
  4. 28 Luxembourg 20,849 compare
  5. 29 Croatia 20,419 compare
  6. 29 Croatia 20,419 compare

See the full ranking of 55 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is social protection receipts by type in Bulgaria?
Social protection receipts by type in Bulgaria was 22,786 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest social protection receipts by type recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 22,786 in 2024.
What is the lowest social protection receipts by type recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 3,601 in 2005.
How does Bulgaria rank for social protection receipts by type?
Bulgaria ranks 27th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
Is social protection receipts by type rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is up 164.9%. 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 Social protection receipts by type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Social protection receipts by type
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
55 places, 1,471 data points, 1990–2024
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