Bulgaria GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Bulgaria's gdp per capita ppp was $42,477 in 2025, ranked 58th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Bulgaria's gdp per capita ppp stood at $42,477 in 2025, a rise of +$508 from 2024. The IMF projects $42,477 by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 58th globally.
Bulgaria's GDP per Capita PPP has shown a significant upward trend since the 1980 trough of 5,075.91, with the country's economic growth accelerating in the post-communist era. The all-time peak of 42,477.29 in 2025, reflecting a 736.38% increase from the 1980 level, surpasses that of several peer countries, including Panama with a GDP per Capita PPP of 43,651.39. This growth trajectory is comparable to that of Malaysia, which reached 43,664.71. The rapid expansion of Bulgaria's economy is largely driven by its integration into the global market and investments in the service sector. However, the country still lags behind more developed economies, and sustaining growth will require continued investments in human capital and infrastructure. A slowdown in global economic growth or a decline in foreign investment could alter the trajectory of Bulgaria's economic development, potentially impacting the country's GDP per Capita PPP.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $55,397 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $52,537 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $49,888 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $47,382 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $44,950 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $42,477 | - | - |
| 2025 | $42,477 | +$508 | #58 |
| 2024 | $41,969 | +$4,858 | #59 |
| 2023 | $38,829 | +$3,717 | #64 |
| 2022 | $36,320 | +$6,614 | #65 |
| 2021 | $30,959 | +$5,031 | #64 |
| 2020 | $27,352 | +$1,828 | #65 |
| 2019 | $26,766 | +$3,706 | #70 |
| 2018 | $23,998 | +$2,461 | #75 |
| 2017 | $22,317 | +$1,875 | #75 |
| 2016 | $20,746 | +$1,234 | #75 |
| 2015 | $18,896 | +$324 | #79 |
| 2014 | $17,991 | +$17 | #80 |
| 2013 | $16,894 | −$781 | #82 |
| 2012 | $16,327 | −$795 | #82 |
| 2011 | $15,747 | −$296 | #81 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bulgaria matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bulgaria's gdp per capita ppp was $42,477 in 2025. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Bulgaria's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $42,477 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Bulgaria was $5,076 in 1980.
Bulgaria ranks 58th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bulgaria's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $42,477 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Bulgaria in 2025 was $42,477. This ranks 58th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bulgaria_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Bulgaria GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}