Total sample population, primary education and below in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Total sample population, primary education and below was 365,703 in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
365,703
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
81st
of 108 countries
All-time high
454,424
in 2011
All-time low
582.3
in 2006
Years of data
12
2002–2016

Total sample population, primary education and below in Bulgaria, 2002–2016

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k500.0k2002200920162002: 651.92004: 703.52005: 667.92006: 582.32009: 452.1k2010: 441.8k2011: 454.4k2012: 379.8k2013: 382.5k2014: 416.6k2015: 388.7k2016: 365.7k

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

Bulgaria recorded 365,703 for total sample population, primary education and below in 2016.

That represents a change of down 5.9% on the previous year and up 62,703.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total sample population, primary education and below in Bulgaria peaked at 454,424 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 582.3, in 2006.

That places Bulgaria 81st out of 108 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Total sample population, primary education and below in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Total sample population, primary education and below in Bulgaria, 2002 to 2016.
Year Value Change
2002 651.85 —
2004 703.48 +7.9%
2005 667.85 -5.1%
2006 582.3 -12.8%
2009 452,130 +77545.5%
2010 441,794 -2.3%
2011 454,424 +2.9%
2012 379,830 -16.4%
2013 382,489 +0.7%
2014 416,594 +8.9%
2015 388,697 -6.7%
2016 365,703 -5.9%

Bulgaria compared with similar countries

  • Bulgaria's 365,703 is below the median for high income countries, which is 505,504, 72% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
  • Bulgaria's 365,703 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 382,386, 96% of the median. (44 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 90,947 582.3 452,130 5
2010s 404,219 365,703 454,424 7

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 78 Ireland 489,320 compare
  2. 79 Mauritius 478,255 compare
  3. 80 Denmark 399,070 compare
  4. 82 Armenia 320,054 compare
  5. 83 Hungary 194,570 compare
  6. 84 Albania 188,973 compare

See the full ranking of 108 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total sample population, primary education and below in Bulgaria?
Total sample population, primary education and below in Bulgaria was 365,703 in 2016, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total sample population, primary education and below recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 454,424 in 2011.
What is the lowest total sample population, primary education and below recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 582.3 in 2006.
How does Bulgaria rank for total sample population, primary education and below?
Bulgaria ranks 81st out of 108 countries with data for 2016.
Is total sample population, primary education and below rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is up 62,703.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total sample population, primary education and below. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total sample population, primary education and below
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
108 places, 1,506 data points, 1970–2021
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