Bulgaria Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Bulgaria's government revenue was 35.57% in 2025, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1998–2025.
Overview
Bulgaria's government revenue stood at 35.57% in 2025, a rise of +1.96% from 2024. The IMF projects 35.57% by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 53rd globally.
Bulgaria’s government revenue as a share of GDP has risen modestly over the 28‑year span from 1998 to 2025, moving from 31.69 % in the earliest year to 35.57 % in 2025, which places the country 53rd in the global ranking. The upward trajectory peaked in 2022 at 36.77 %, while the lowest point occurred in 2011 at 30.12 %, reflecting the fiscal consolidation that followed the global financial crisis and the subsequent recovery. Compared with peers of similar rank, Bulgaria’s 2025 figure is just below Australia’s 36.59 % and marginally higher than the Russian Federation’s 35.10 %, suggesting that its revenue performance remains competitive within the middle‑income bracket. The gradual increase since the trough indicates a strengthening tax base and improved compliance, yet the modest gap to the all‑time peak implies limited fiscal headroom. Continued structural reforms and broader tax‑policy adjustments will be needed to sustain the upward trend and move the revenue share closer to the 2022 high.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 33.26% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 33.62% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 33.88% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 34.08% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 36.34% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 35.57% | - | - |
| 2025 | 35.57% | +1.96% | #53 |
| 2024 | 33.61% | −0.79% | #64 |
| 2023 | 34.41% | −2.36% | #59 |
| 2022 | 36.77% | +1.13% | #52 |
| 2021 | 35.63% | +0.93% | #57 |
| 2020 | 34.71% | −0.33% | #54 |
| 2019 | 35.04% | +0.55% | #56 |
| 2018 | 34.49% | +1.64% | #58 |
| 2017 | 32.85% | −1.41% | #64 |
| 2016 | 34.26% | −0.29% | #56 |
| 2015 | 34.56% | +1.13% | #56 |
| 2014 | 33.43% | −0.29% | #66 |
| 2013 | 33.72% | +1.63% | #65 |
| 2012 | 32.09% | +1.97% | #74 |
| 2011 | 30.12% | −0.66% | #79 |
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 revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bulgaria's government revenue was 35.57% in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from the previous year.
Bulgaria's government revenue peaked at 36.77% in 2022.
The lowest government revenue in Bulgaria was 30.12% in 2011.
Bulgaria ranks 53rd globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Bulgaria's government revenue is projected to reach 35.57% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Bulgaria in 2025 was 35.57%. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Bulgaria Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}