Migrant populations in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Migrant populations was 299,100 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
299,100
World rank
101st
of 228 countries
All-time high
299,100
in 2024
All-time low
21,510
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Bulgaria, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Bulgaria is 299,100, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 141.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Bulgaria peaked at 299,100 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 21,510, in 1990.
That places Bulgaria 101st out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 21,510 | — |
| 1995 | 32,435 | +50.8% |
| 2000 | 43,360 | +33.7% |
| 2005 | 61,074 | +40.9% |
| 2010 | 76,287 | +24.9% |
| 2015 | 123,803 | +62.3% |
| 2020 | 184,363 | +48.9% |
| 2024 | 299,100 | +62.2% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 299,100 is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 90% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 299,100 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 70% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26,972 | 21,510 | 32,435 | 2 |
| 2000s | 52,217 | 43,360 | 61,074 | 2 |
| 2010s | 100,045 | 76,287 | 123,803 | 2 |
| 2020s | 241,732 | 184,363 | 299,100 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
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 migrant populations in Bulgaria?
- Migrant populations in Bulgaria was 299,100 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 299,100 in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,510 in 1990.
- How does Bulgaria rank for migrant populations?
- Bulgaria ranks 101st out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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