Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data was 3,880 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
3,880 Person
Change on year
down 54.2%
World rank
27th
of 41 countries
All-time high
20,810 Person
in 2015
All-time low
1,225 Person
in 2020
Years of data
18
2008–2025

Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Bulgaria, 2008–2025

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k2008201620252008: 1.4k Person2009: 1.5k Person2010: 1.7k Person2011: 1.4k Person2012: 2.0k Person2013: 5.3k Person2014: 12.9k Person2015: 20.8k Person2016: 14.1k Person2017: 2.6k Person2018: 1.3k Person2019: 1.2k Person2020: 1.2k Person2021: 1.4k Person2022: 4.3k Person2023: 16.8k Person2024: 8.5k Person2025: 3.9k Person

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.

Analysis

Bulgaria recorded 3,880 Person for third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in 2025.

The figure is down 54.2% on the previous year and down 81.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Bulgaria peaked at 20,810 Person in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1,225 Person, in 2020.

That places Bulgaria 27th out of 41 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data (rounded) in Bulgaria, 2008 to 2025.
Year Person Change
2008 1,405 Person —
2009 1,465 Person +4.3%
2010 1,705 Person +16.4%
2011 1,355 Person -20.5%
2012 2,050 Person +51.3%
2013 5,260 Person +156.6%
2014 12,870 Person +144.7%
2015 20,810 Person +61.7%
2016 14,120 Person -32.1%
2017 2,600 Person -81.6%
2018 1,305 Person -49.8%
2019 1,245 Person -4.6%
2020 1,225 Person -1.6%
2021 1,370 Person +11.8%
2022 4,255 Person +210.6%
2023 16,760 Person +293.9%
2024 8,470 Person -49.5%
2025 3,880 Person -54.2%

Bulgaria compared with similar countries

  • Bulgaria's 3,880 Person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9,080 Person, 43% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Bulgaria's 3,880 Person is below the median for high income countries, which is 9,080 Person, 43% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,435 Person 1,405 Person 1,465 Person 2
2010s 6,332 Person 1,245 Person 20,810 Person 10
2020s 5,993 Person 1,225 Person 16,760 Person 6

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 24 Lithuania 4,900 Person compare
  2. 24 Lithuania 4,900 Person compare
  3. 26 Norway 4,445 Person compare
  4. 28 Romania 2,860 Person compare
  5. 29 Latvia 2,640 Person compare
  6. 29 Latvia 2,640 Person compare

See the full ranking of 42 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Bulgaria?
Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data in Bulgaria was 3,880 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 20,810 Person in 2015.
What is the lowest third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 1,225 Person in 2020.
How does Bulgaria rank for third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data?
Bulgaria ranks 27th out of 41 countries with data for 2025.
Is third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 81.4%. 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 Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data (rounded). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Third country nationals ordered to leave - annual data (rounded)
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 700 data points, 2008–2025
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