General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 16.14 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, 1999–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bulgaria stood at 16.14 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 123.8% on the previous year and up 125.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bulgaria peaked at 20.68 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -6.68 % change on previous year, in 2016.
That places Bulgaria 33rd out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 11.82 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 15.33 % change on previous year | +29.7% |
| 2001 | 8.24 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
| 2002 | 5.72 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 2003 | 9.66 % change on previous year | +69.0% |
| 2004 | 8.83 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 2005 | 12.22 % change on previous year | +38.3% |
| 2006 | 8.88 % change on previous year | -27.3% |
| 2007 | 20.68 % change on previous year | +132.9% |
| 2008 | 15.9 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 2009 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -91.1% |
| 2010 | 4.71 % change on previous year | +232.4% |
| 2011 | 0.1778 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 2012 | 3.67 % change on previous year | +1963.7% |
| 2013 | 8.56 % change on previous year | +133.4% |
| 2014 | 6.95 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 2015 | 7.16 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2016 | -6.68 % change on previous year | -193.3% |
| 2017 | 5.4 % change on previous year | -180.8% |
| 2018 | 14.72 % change on previous year | +172.6% |
| 2019 | 14.4 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 5.55 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 2021 | 17.77 % change on previous year | +220.4% |
| 2022 | 17.88 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 9.65 % change on previous year | -46.0% |
| 2024 | 7.21 % change on previous year | -25.3% |
| 2025 | 16.14 % change on previous year | +123.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.82 % change on previous year | 11.82 % change on previous year | 11.82 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 10.69 % change on previous year | 1.42 % change on previous year | 20.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.91 % change on previous year | -6.68 % change on previous year | 14.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.37 % change on previous year | 5.55 % change on previous year | 17.88 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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 general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bulgaria?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bulgaria was 16.14 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 20.68 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.68 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does Bulgaria rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Bulgaria ranks 33rd out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.