Total sample population in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Total sample population was 7.16 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Total sample population in Bulgaria, 2001–2016
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total sample population in Bulgaria is 7.16 million, measured in 2016.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 92,667.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total sample population in Bulgaria peaked at 7.68 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 7,718, in 2006.
That places Bulgaria 71st out of 113 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 in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8,154 | — |
| 2002 | 7,929 | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 28,469 | +259.1% |
| 2004 | 7,800 | -72.6% |
| 2005 | 7,760 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 7,718 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 7.68 million | +99396.0% |
| 2008 | 7.64 million | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 7.61 million | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 7.56 million | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 7.52 million | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 7.35 million | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 7.28 million | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 7.26 million | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 7.21 million | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 7.16 million | -0.8% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 7.16 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.88 million, 91% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 7.16 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.79 million, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total sample population in Bulgaria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +99396.0% | 7,718 | 7.68 million |
| 2003 | +259.1% | 7,929 | 28,469 |
| 2004 | -72.6% | 28,469 | 7,800 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.55 million | 7,718 | 7.68 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 7.33 million | 7.16 million | 7.56 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 68 Azerbaijan 8.33 million compare
- 69 Togo 7.66 million compare
- 70 Paraguay 7.21 million compare
- 72 Serbia 6.96 million compare
- 73 El Salvador 6.70 million compare
- 74 Kyrgyzstan 6.61 million 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 total sample population in Bulgaria?
- Total sample population in Bulgaria was 7.16 million in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total sample population recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 7.68 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest total sample population recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,718 in 2006.
- How does Bulgaria rank for total sample population?
- Bulgaria ranks 71st out of 113 countries with data for 2016.
- Is total sample population rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92,667.2%. 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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