Bulgaria Income Share Top 10%
Income share held by highest 10% SI.DST.10TH.10
Bulgaria's income share top 10% was 29.78% in 2025, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1989–2025.
Overview
Bulgaria's income share top 10% stood at 29.78% in 2025, a decline of +1.32pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.78% by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 22nd globally.
Bulgaria's income share held by the top 10% of earners has exhibited a mixed trend since 1989, with the World Bank data indicating a 20.00% share at the trough year. This value remained steady until 2020, when it peaked at 32.60%, before declining to 29.78% as of 2025, making Bulgaria the 22nd country globally in terms of income inequality. Comparatively, neighboring countries such as Indonesia and Chad have exhibited similar trends, with Indonesia reaching a slightly higher peak of 30.92% in 2020. The United States, on the other hand, has consistently held a higher income share for the top 10%, reaching 30.36% in 2025. The decline in Bulgaria's income share since 2020 may be attributed to various factors including economic policies aimed at reducing income disparities. However, sustained economic growth and effective implementation of policies aimed at promoting social equality could potentially alter the trajectory of Bulgaria's income distribution, shifting the trend towards a more equitable society.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Top 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 29.47% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 29.78% | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.78% | −1.32pp | #22 |
| 2023 | 31.10% | +1.00pp | #42 |
| 2022 | 30.10% | +0.20pp | #52 |
| 2021 | 29.90% | −2.70pp | #59 |
| 2020 | 32.60% | +1.20pp | #57 |
| 2019 | 31.40% | −1.20pp | #66 |
| 2018 | 32.60% | +0.70pp | #77 |
| 2017 | 31.90% | +0.50pp | #62 |
| 2016 | 31.40% | +2.70pp | #64 |
| 2015 | 28.70% | −0.10pp | #54 |
| 2014 | 28.80% | +1.20pp | #56 |
| 2013 | 27.60% | +0.20pp | #44 |
| 2012 | 27.40% | +1.40pp | #48 |
| 2011 | 26.00% | −0.90pp | #41 |
| 2010 | 26.90% | +1.20pp | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bulgaria matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw income share top 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bulgaria's income share top 10% was 29.78% in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous year.
Bulgaria's income share top 10% peaked at 32.60% in 2018.
The lowest income share top 10% in Bulgaria was 20.00% in 1989.
Bulgaria ranks 22nd globally in income share top 10% as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.10TH.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bulgaria's income share top 10% is projected to reach 29.78% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The income share top 10% of Bulgaria in 2025 was 29.78%. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bulgaria_income-top-10,
title = {Bulgaria Income Share Top 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/income-top-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}