Net migration in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Net migration was -2,961 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-2,961
Change on year
down 665.1%
World rank
42nd
of 74 countries
All-time high
30,167
in 2020
All-time low
-120,552
in 1992
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in Bulgaria, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Bulgaria stood at -2,961.
That represents a change of down 665.1% on the previous year and up 30.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Bulgaria peaked at 30,167 in 2020 and was at its lowest, -120,552, in 1992.
Bulgaria ranks 42nd of 74 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -453.6 | -3,204 | 505 | 10 |
| 1970s | -15,326 | -62,769 | -872 | 10 |
| 1980s | -14,090 | -114,705 | 1,104 | 10 |
| 1990s | -51,129 | -120,552 | -19,973 | 10 |
| 2000s | -17,910 | -30,726 | -12,735 | 10 |
| 2010s | -10,071 | -26,334 | -1,324 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,860 | -2,961 | 30,167 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More population data for Bulgaria
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.733 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 146,527 (2100)
- Population density 32.53 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.733 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.921 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.8803 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,187 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.8802 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.72 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 108,747 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Bulgaria?
- Net migration in Bulgaria was -2,961 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 30,167 in 2020.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -120,552 in 1992.
- How does Bulgaria rank for net migration?
- Bulgaria ranks 42nd out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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