Bulgaria Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Bulgaria's government debt to gdp stood at 28.42% in 2025, a rise of +4.34% from 2024. The IMF projects 28.42% by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 157th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 36.05% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 34.69% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 33.27% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 31.69% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 29.89% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 28.42% | - | - |
| 2025 | 28.42% | +4.34% | #157 |
| 2024 | 24.08% | +1.19% | #21 |
| 2023 | 22.89% | +0.40% | #19 |
| 2022 | 22.48% | −1.35% | #20 |
| 2021 | 23.84% | +1.12% | #17 |
| 2020 | 22.72% | +4.33% | #17 |
| 2019 | 18.38% | −1.72% | #13 |
| 2018 | 20.10% | −2.82% | #18 |
| 2017 | 22.92% | −4.09% | #25 |
| 2016 | 27.01% | +1.65% | #34 |
| 2015 | 25.36% | −0.91% | #34 |
| 2014 | 26.27% | +9.10% | #46 |
| 2013 | 17.17% | +0.62% | #25 |
| 2012 | 16.55% | +2.21% | #25 |
| 2011 | 14.34% | +0.27% | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bulgaria matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bulgaria's government debt to gdp was 28.42% in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 18.0% increase from the previous year.
Bulgaria's government debt to gdp peaked at 78.67% in 1999.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Bulgaria was 14.06% in 2010.
Bulgaria ranks 157th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Bulgaria's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 28.42% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Bulgaria in 2025 was 28.42%. This ranks 157th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bulgaria_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Bulgaria Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}