Bulgaria GDP Per Capita (2026)
Bulgaria has a growing European economy supported by manufacturing, information technology, services, agriculture, tourism, construction, and international trade. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic output compares with the size of the population and helps track improvements in population-adjusted economic performance. Explore Bulgaria’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$23,848
Est. in USD
World Rank
#54
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+14.0%
+$2,927
Europe Rank
#34
Out of 43 countries
1. Bulgaria GDP Per Capita in 2026
Bulgaria’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across industry, services, technology, agriculture, and trade. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized indicator that makes comparisons with economies of different sizes more meaningful. It also helps show how broader national growth translates into output generated on a per-person basis.
2. Bulgaria GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Bulgaria GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,848 | +14.0% |
| 2025 | $20,921 | +18.8% |
| 2024 | $17,610 | +11.0% |
| 2023 | $15,862 | +12.7% |
| 2022 | $14,069 | +13.9% |
| 2021 | $12,347 | +21.0% |
| 2020 | $10,207 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | $9,856 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | $9,452 | +12.4% |
| 2017 | $8,410 | +10.7% |
| 2016 | $7,596 | +6.9% |
| 2015 | $7,104 | -10.5% |
| 2014 | $7,938 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | $7,709 | +3.4% |
| 2012 | $7,457 | -5.3% |
| 2011 | $7,878 | +16.4% |
| 2010 | $6,769 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | $6,892 | -4.3% |
| 2008 | $7,201 | +23.6% |
| 2007 | $5,824 | +29.9% |
| 2006 | $4,482 | +15.6% |
| 2005 | $3,877 | +14.9% |
| 2004 | $3,375 | +24.3% |
| 2003 | $2,715 | +29.4% |
| 2002 | $2,098 | +16.7% |
| 2001 | $1,798 | +10.3% |
| 2000 | $1,630 | -3.7% |
| 1999 | $1,693 | -8.7% |
| 1998 | $1,854 | +33.8% |
| 1997 | $1,386 | -7.3% |
| 1996 | $1,495 | -34.6% |
| 1995 | $2,285 | +69.4% |
| 1994 | $1,349 | +78.0% |
| 1993 | $758 | -45.1% |
| 1992 | $1,381 | +309.8% |
| 1991 | $337 | -90.1% |
| 1990 | $3,407 | -55.6% |
| 1989 | $7,679 | +2.3% |
| 1988 | $7,507 | +63.9% |
| 1987 | $4,581 | +16.1% |
| 1986 | $3,947 | -11.5% |
| 1985 | $4,458 | -14.5% |
| 1984 | $5,211 | +6.0% |
| 1983 | $4,914 | +2.5% |
| 1982 | $4,794 | +4.0% |
| 1981 | $4,609 | +7.5% |
| 1980 | $4,286 | — |
4. Bulgaria GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+14.0%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+93.1%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+214.0%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+432.1%
(2006 to 2026)
Bulgaria’s GDP per capita has generally increased over the longer term as productivity, wages, investment, exports, infrastructure, and integration with European markets have advanced. Inflation, population decline, energy prices, and external demand can influence annual changes. Historical data helps illustrate how output per resident has evolved through periods of economic convergence and structural change.
5. Bulgaria GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Bulgaria
$23,848
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$29,884
$59,767
USD
Bulgaria’s GDP per capita is approximately
60.1%
below the
Europe average
and
5.3%
below the world average.
6. Bulgaria GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #31 | Latvia | $28,913 |
| #32 | Hungary | $28,430 |
| #33 | Romania | $25,693 |
| #34 | Bulgaria | $23,848 |
| #35 | Russia | $18,525 |
| #36 | Serbia | $17,252 |
| #37 | Montenegro | $16,377 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Bulgaria
Bulgaria GDP (Nominal)
$148.1 Billion
(2026)
Bulgaria GDP Per Capita
$23,848
(2026)
Bulgaria’s total GDP captures the complete scale of economic activity across the country, while GDP per capita relates that output to population. Total GDP highlights Bulgaria’s overall economic size, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production per resident. Looking at both indicators together gives a more complete picture of economic development.
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8. Bulgaria GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $25,715 | +7.8% |
| 2028 | $27,865 | +8.4% |
| 2029 | $29,637 | +6.4% |
| 2030 | $31,639 | +6.8% |
Bulgaria GDP per capita is projected to reach $31,639 by 2030, representing a 32.7% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Bulgaria GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Bulgaria GDP per capita is estimated at $23,848 in 2026.
It ranks #54 globally and #34 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 14.0% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 93.1%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 214.0%.
It is approximately 60.1% below the Europe average.
It is approximately 5.3% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $31,639 by 2030, 32.7% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Bulgaria GDP Per Capita FAQs
Bulgaria GDP per capita is estimated at $23,848 in 2026.
Bulgaria ranks #54 globally and #34 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 14.0% compared with 2025.
Bulgaria GDP per capita was approximately $7,104 in 2015.
Bulgaria GDP per capita is approximately 60.1% below the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.