New internal displacements in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: New internal displacements was 46 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
46
Change on year
down 94.2%
World rank
147th
of 170 countries
All-time high
2,300
in 2014
All-time low
22
in 2017
Years of data
11
2012–2025
New internal displacements in Bulgaria, 2012–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Bulgaria is 46, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 94.2% on the previous year and down 94.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Bulgaria peaked at 2,300 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 22, in 2017.
That places Bulgaria 147th out of 170 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New internal displacements in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2,100 | — |
| 2014 | 2,300 | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 817 | -64.5% |
| 2016 | 24 | -97.1% |
| 2017 | 22 | -8.3% |
| 2018 | 50 | +127.3% |
| 2021 | 25 | -50.0% |
| 2022 | 900 | +3500.0% |
| 2023 | 252 | -72.0% |
| 2024 | 788 | +212.7% |
| 2025 | 46 | -94.2% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 46 is below the median for high income countries, which is 790, 6% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 46 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 323, 14% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 885.5 | 22 | 2,300 | 6 |
| 2020s | 402.2 | 25 | 900 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More population data for Bulgaria
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,187 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7245 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 146,527 people (2100)
- Population density 32.53 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.921 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Bulgaria?
- New internal displacements in Bulgaria was 46 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 2,300 in 2014.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 22 in 2017.
- How does Bulgaria rank for new internal displacements?
- Bulgaria ranks 147th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.4%. 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 New internal displacements. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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