Bulgaria Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Bulgaria's gross savings was 16.39% in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 13.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Bulgaria's gross savings stood at 16.39% in 2025, a decline of +2.45% from 2024. The IMF projects 16.39% by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 117th globally.
Bulgaria's Gross Savings rate has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 46 years. The country's all-time peak occurred in 1981, with a rate of 36.06%, while the all-time trough was reached in 1993, with a rate of 6.22%. Despite a current ranking of #117 globally, Bulgaria's Gross Savings rate has shown signs of improvement, reaching 16.39% in 2025. This rate is comparable to that of Jordan, which ranks #116 globally. In contrast, Uganda's Gross Savings rate of 16.48% slightly surpasses Bulgaria's. The substantial decline in Gross Savings from its peak in the early 1980s to its trough in the early 1990s reflects the economic challenges Bulgaria faced during the post-communist transition. A continued investment in human capital and infrastructure development could potentially alter the trajectory of Bulgaria's Gross Savings rate, enabling the country to increase its ranking and become a more attractive destination for investors.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 18.59% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 18.70% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 18.01% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 17.42% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 17.01% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 16.39% | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.39% | −2.45% | #117 |
| 2024 | 18.84% | −0.02% | #113 |
| 2023 | 20.59% | +0.57% | #103 |
| 2022 | 20.19% | +0.57% | #105 |
| 2021 | 20.47% | −0.11% | #102 |
| 2020 | 20.70% | −1.65% | #97 |
| 2019 | 24.12% | +2.35% | #80 |
| 2018 | 23.49% | +0.52% | #82 |
| 2017 | 25.02% | +3.03% | #72 |
| 2016 | 23.68% | +2.66% | #73 |
| 2015 | 22.05% | −1.57% | #88 |
| 2014 | 23.18% | +0.90% | #84 |
| 2013 | 23.89% | +2.85% | #73 |
| 2012 | 22.27% | +0.59% | #81 |
| 2011 | 22.43% | +1.63% | #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 gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bulgaria's gross savings was 16.39% in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 13.0% decrease from the previous year.
Bulgaria's gross savings peaked at 36.06% in 1981.
The lowest gross savings in Bulgaria was 6.22% in 1993.
Bulgaria ranks 117th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bulgaria's gross savings is projected to reach 16.39% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Bulgaria in 2025 was 16.39%. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bulgaria_gross-savings,
title = {Bulgaria Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}