Bulgaria vs Sweden: Short-term population projections

Bulgaria
88,471
in 2050
Sweden
117,278
in 2050
Bulgaria rank
16th
Sweden rank
13th

Short-term population projections over time

  • Bulgaria
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 117,278 against 88,471 in Bulgaria, a difference of 28,807.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.3 times Bulgaria's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 27 shared years of data; in 2024 it was Bulgaria ahead.

Bulgaria ranks 16th and Sweden ranks 13th of 30 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Bulgaria averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bulgaria Sweden Difference Ahead
2020s 99,397 97,238 2,159 Bulgaria
2030s 97,097 108,863 11,766 Sweden
2040s 92,286 115,147 22,861 Sweden
2050s 88,471 117,278 28,807 Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher short-term population projections, Bulgaria or Sweden?
Sweden, at 117,278 against 88,471 in Bulgaria as of 2050.
What is the difference in short-term population projections between Bulgaria and Sweden?
28,807, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Sweden?
27 years are reported by both, from 2024 to 2050.
How do Bulgaria and Sweden rank globally for short-term population projections?
Bulgaria ranks 16th and Sweden ranks 13th of 30 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Short-term population projections (2024-2050). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Short-term population projections (2024-2050)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
33 places, 891 data points, 2024–2050
Last refreshed