Migration origin destination in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Migration origin destination was 586 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
586
World rank
44th
of 66 countries
All-time high
3,438
in 2015
All-time low
222
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

Migration origin destination in Bulgaria, 1990–2024

01.0k2.0k3.0k1990200720241990: 2221995: 2232000: 2232005: 2.3k2010: 2.5k2015: 3.4k2020: 4262024: 586

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for migration origin destination in Bulgaria is 586, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 83.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, migration origin destination in Bulgaria peaked at 3,438 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 222, in 1990.

Bulgaria ranks 44th of 66 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Migration origin destination in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Migration origin destination in Bulgaria, 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 222 —
1995 223 +0.5%
2000 223 +0.0%
2005 2,320 +940.4%
2010 2,450 +5.6%
2015 3,438 +40.3%
2020 426 -87.6%
2024 586 +37.6%

Bulgaria compared with similar countries

  • Bulgaria's 586 is below the median for high income countries, which is 6,706, 9% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
  • Bulgaria's 586 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,956, 12% of the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 222.5 222 223 2
2000s 1,272 223 2,320 2
2010s 2,944 2,450 3,438 2
2020s 506 426 586 2

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 41 Bahrain 772 compare
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  4. 45 Luxembourg 500 compare
  5. 46 Egypt 486 compare
  6. 47 Libya 359 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is migration origin destination in Bulgaria?
Migration origin destination in Bulgaria was 586 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest migration origin destination recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 3,438 in 2015.
What is the lowest migration origin destination recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 222 in 1990.
How does Bulgaria rank for migration origin destination?
Bulgaria ranks 44th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
Is migration origin destination rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 83.0%. 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 Migration origin destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Migration origin destination
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
66 places, 528 data points, 1990–2024
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