Bulgaria GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Bulgaria's gdp per capita was $20,426 in 2025, ranked 59th globally. This represents a 16.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Bulgaria's gdp per capita stood at $20,426 in 2025, a rise of +$2,830 from 2024. The IMF projects $20,426 by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 59th globally.
Bulgaria’s GDP per capita has risen dramatically from a trough of 883.74 in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 20,425.72 in 2025, placing the country 59th in the World Bank ranking and surpassing peers such as Panama (19,802.15) and Palau (19,456.09). Over the 46‑year series, the indicator increased by more than 23 times, reflecting the transition from a centrally planned economy to market reforms, EU accession in 2007, and successive inflows of structural funds that boosted productivity and investment. The early 1990s low coincided with the post‑communist shock, while the steady climb after the mid‑2000s mirrors broader European convergence trends. Despite the impressive growth, the current level remains well below the EU average, indicating room for further catch‑up. Continued integration with European supply chains, improvements in human capital, and sustained fiscal stability are likely to keep the upward trajectory, though external shocks could moderate progress.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $29,508 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $27,781 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $26,157 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $24,529 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $22,896 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $20,426 | - | - |
| 2025 | $20,426 | +$2,830 | #59 |
| 2024 | $17,596 | +$1,704 | #73 |
| 2023 | $15,853 | +$1,783 | #76 |
| 2022 | $13,999 | +$1,647 | #81 |
| 2021 | $12,966 | +$2,750 | #82 |
| 2020 | $10,760 | +$886 | #81 |
| 2019 | $10,354 | +$880 | #90 |
| 2018 | $9,849 | +$1,440 | #92 |
| 2017 | $8,697 | +$1,103 | #95 |
| 2016 | $7,822 | +$726 | #96 |
| 2015 | $7,269 | −$657 | #101 |
| 2014 | $8,070 | +$366 | #100 |
| 2013 | $7,796 | +$342 | #101 |
| 2012 | $7,432 | −$440 | #102 |
| 2011 | $7,850 | +$1,095 | #96 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bulgaria's gdp per capita was $20,426 in 2025. Ranked 59th globally. This represents a 16.1% increase from the previous year.
Bulgaria's gdp per capita peaked at $20,426 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Bulgaria was $884 in 1991.
Bulgaria ranks 59th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bulgaria's gdp per capita is projected to reach $20,426 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Bulgaria in 2025 was $20,426. This ranks 59th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Bulgaria GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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