GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) was 264.77 billion current international $ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
264.77 billion current international $
Change on year
up 9.5%
World rank
71st
of 202 countries
All-time high
264.77 billion current international $
in 2024
All-time low
47.69 billion current international $
in 1999
Years of data
35
1990–2024
GDP, PPP in Bulgaria, 1990–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp, ppp in Bulgaria is 264.77 billion current international $, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 9.5% on the previous year and up 108.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp, ppp in Bulgaria peaked at 264.77 billion current international $ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 47.69 billion current international $, in 1999.
Bulgaria ranks 71st of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 65.78 billion current international $ | — |
| 1991 | 62.27 billion current international $ | -5.3% |
| 1992 | 59.05 billion current international $ | -5.2% |
| 1993 | 59.56 billion current international $ | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 61.94 billion current international $ | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 65.04 billion current international $ | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 57.26 billion current international $ | -12.0% |
| 1997 | 47.79 billion current international $ | -16.5% |
| 1998 | 51.01 billion current international $ | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 47.69 billion current international $ | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 52.48 billion current international $ | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 55.75 billion current international $ | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 61.02 billion current international $ | +9.5% |
| 2003 | 65.45 billion current international $ | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 71.01 billion current international $ | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 78.82 billion current international $ | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 86.71 billion current international $ | +10.0% |
| 2007 | 96.75 billion current international $ | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 107.50 billion current international $ | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 105.57 billion current international $ | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 110.61 billion current international $ | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 115.72 billion current international $ | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 119.28 billion current international $ | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 120.96 billion current international $ | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 127.26 billion current international $ | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 132.01 billion current international $ | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 143.02 billion current international $ | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 151.83 billion current international $ | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 161.42 billion current international $ | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 177.42 billion current international $ | +9.9% |
| 2020 | 179.34 billion current international $ | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 201.56 billion current international $ | +12.4% |
| 2022 | 231.56 billion current international $ | +14.9% |
| 2023 | 241.80 billion current international $ | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 264.77 billion current international $ | +9.5% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 264.77 billion current international $ is above the median for high income countries, which is 237.93 billion current international $, 1.1× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 264.77 billion current international $ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 283.12 billion current international $, 94% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57.74 billion current international $ | 47.69 billion current international $ | 65.78 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2000s | 78.11 billion current international $ | 52.48 billion current international $ | 107.50 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 135.95 billion current international $ | 110.61 billion current international $ | 177.42 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 223.80 billion current international $ | 179.34 billion current international $ | 264.77 billion current international $ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
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More population data for Bulgaria
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7245 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.34 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7245 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,187 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.8803 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.921 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.733 (2100)
- Population density 32.53 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 146,527 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp, ppp in Bulgaria?
- Gdp, ppp in Bulgaria was 264.77 billion current international $ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp, ppp recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 264.77 billion current international $ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp, ppp recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.69 billion current international $ in 1999.
- How does Bulgaria rank for gdp, ppp?
- Bulgaria ranks 71st out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp, ppp rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 108.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP, PPP (current international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release