Populations of certified organic livestock in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Populations of certified organic livestock was 28.56 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Populations of certified organic livestock in Bulgaria, 2012–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
In 2025, populations of certified organic livestock in Bulgaria stood at 28.56 Thousand heads (animals). That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 105.3% on the previous year and up 578.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, populations of certified organic livestock in Bulgaria peaked at 28.56 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.17 Thousand heads (animals), in 2012.
That places Bulgaria 26th out of 36 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Populations of certified organic livestock in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1.17 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 2013 | 1.31 Thousand heads (animals) | +11.8% |
| 2014 | 1.34 Thousand heads (animals) | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 4.21 Thousand heads (animals) | +213.2% |
| 2016 | 9.72 Thousand heads (animals) | +130.9% |
| 2017 | 10.4 Thousand heads (animals) | +7.0% |
| 2018 | 9.31 Thousand heads (animals) | -10.4% |
| 2019 | 9.4 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 10.34 Thousand heads (animals) | +10.0% |
| 2021 | 10.41 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 8.55 Thousand heads (animals) | -17.8% |
| 2023 | 9.41 Thousand heads (animals) | +10.0% |
| 2024 | 13.91 Thousand heads (animals) | +47.8% |
| 2025 | 28.56 Thousand heads (animals) | +105.3% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 28.56 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 124.66 Thousand heads (animals), 23% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 28.56 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for high income countries, which is 124.66 Thousand heads (animals), 23% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Populations of certified organic livestock in Bulgaria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +213.2% | 1.34 Thousand heads (animals) | 4.21 Thousand heads (animals) |
| 2016 | +130.9% | 4.21 Thousand heads (animals) | 9.72 Thousand heads (animals) |
| 2025 | +105.3% | 13.91 Thousand heads (animals) | 28.56 Thousand heads (animals) |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.86 Thousand heads (animals) | 1.17 Thousand heads (animals) | 10.4 Thousand heads (animals) | 8 |
| 2020s | 13.53 Thousand heads (animals) | 8.55 Thousand heads (animals) | 28.56 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 23 Croatia 33.05 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 24 Romania 30.7 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 25 Poland 28.6 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 27 Norway 27.22 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 28 Hungary 17.24 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 29 North Macedonia 9.55 Thousand heads (animals) compare
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 populations of certified organic livestock in Bulgaria?
- Populations of certified organic livestock in Bulgaria was 28.56 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest populations of certified organic livestock recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 28.56 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025.
- What is the lowest populations of certified organic livestock recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.17 Thousand heads (animals) in 2012.
- How does Bulgaria rank for populations of certified organic livestock?
- Bulgaria ranks 26th out of 36 countries with data for 2025.
- Is populations of certified organic livestock rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 578.5%. 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 Populations of certified organic livestock. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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