Net migration by age and sex in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Net migration by age and sex was 39,187 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
39,187
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
17th
of 41 countries
All-time high
41,580
in 2023
All-time low
-9,329
in 2016
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Net migration by age and sex in Bulgaria, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration by age and sex in Bulgaria is 39,187, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 1,955.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration by age and sex in Bulgaria peaked at 41,580 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -9,329, in 2016.
That places Bulgaria 17th out of 41 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration by age and sex in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -1,108 | — |
| 2014 | -2,112 | +90.6% |
| 2015 | -4,247 | +101.1% |
| 2016 | -9,329 | +119.7% |
| 2017 | -5,989 | -35.8% |
| 2018 | -3,666 | -38.8% |
| 2019 | -2,012 | -45.1% |
| 2020 | 30,715 | -1626.6% |
| 2021 | 12,706 | -58.6% |
| 2022 | 27,444 | +116.0% |
| 2023 | 41,580 | +51.5% |
| 2024 | 39,187 | -5.8% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 39,187 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 39,187 is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,531, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -4,066 | -9,329 | -1,108 | 7 |
| 2020s | 30,326 | 12,706 | 41,580 | 5 |
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 net migration by age and sex in Bulgaria?
- Net migration by age and sex in Bulgaria was 39,187 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest net migration by age and sex recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 41,580 in 2023.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -9,329 in 2016.
- How does Bulgaria rank for net migration by age and sex?
- Bulgaria ranks 17th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net migration by age and sex rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,955.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Net migration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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