Bulgaria Live GDP
$87,019,110,111
GDP Added Today
$175,564,905
Bulgaria GDP (2026)
LiveBulgaria has a diversified European economy supported by manufacturing, information technology, tourism, agriculture, energy, and business services. Its strategic location in Southeast Europe, competitive workforce, and growing digital sector continue to attract investment and support economic development. This page provides the latest Bulgaria GDP data, historical trends, and economic outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
2.80%
vs 2025
▼ −0.30%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$23,848
vs 2025
▲ +$2,927
Global Rank (Nominal)
#65
of 218 countries
World Share
0.12%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980–2026
47 years
Bulgaria GDP Growth (1980–2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980–2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$148.12B
Lowest GDP
$2.93B
Average Growth
1.43%
1980–2026
Best Growth
7.80%
Weakest Growth
-14.10%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Bulgaria
0.12%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.07%
Key Findings
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Bulgaria's GDP in 2026 is $148.12B.
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It ranks #65 among 218 countries.
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Bulgaria contributes 0.12% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $23,848 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 2.80% in 2026.
Historical Data
Bulgaria GDP Historical Data (1980–2026)
| 2026 | $148,121,000,000 | 2.80% | $23,848 | 0.12% | #64 |
| 2025 | $131,024,000,000 | 3.10% | $20,921 | 0.11% | #65 |
| 2024 | $113,364,000,000 | 3.40% | $17,610 | 0.10% | #70 |
| 2023 | $102,237,000,000 | 1.70% | $15,862 | 0.10% | #72 |
| 2022 | $90,716,000,000 | 4.10% | $14,069 | 0.09% | #71 |
| 2021 | $84,437,000,000 | 7.80% | $12,347 | 0.09% | #71 |
| 2020 | $70,595,000,000 | -3.10% | $10,207 | 0.08% | #72 |
| 2019 | $68,513,000,000 | 3.80% | $9,856 | 0.08% | #77 |
| 2018 | $66,163,000,000 | 2.30% | $9,452 | 0.08% | #77 |
| 2017 | $59,288,000,000 | 2.70% | $8,410 | 0.07% | #80 |
| 2016 | $53,948,000,000 | 3.00% | $7,596 | 0.07% | #80 |
| 2015 | $50,818,000,000 | 3.40% | $7,104 | 0.07% | #82 |
| 2014 | $57,172,000,000 | 0.90% | $7,938 | 0.07% | #80 |
| 2013 | $55,855,000,000 | -0.50% | $7,709 | 0.07% | #79 |
| 2012 | $54,323,000,000 | 0.70% | $7,457 | 0.07% | #79 |
| 2011 | $57,727,000,000 | 2.10% | $7,878 | 0.08% | #76 |
| 2010 | $50,802,000,000 | 1.60% | $6,769 | 0.08% | #77 |
| 2009 | $52,132,000,000 | -3.30% | $6,892 | 0.09% | #72 |
| 2008 | $54,774,000,000 | 6.10% | $7,201 | 0.08% | #73 |
| 2007 | $44,497,000,000 | 6.70% | $5,824 | 0.08% | #74 |
| 2006 | $34,417,000,000 | 6.80% | $4,482 | 0.07% | #75 |
| 2005 | $29,924,000,000 | 7.10% | $3,877 | 0.06% | #75 |
| 2004 | $26,192,000,000 | 6.50% | $3,375 | 0.06% | #74 |
| 2003 | $21,184,000,000 | 5.20% | $2,715 | 0.05% | #77 |
| 2002 | $16,459,000,000 | 5.90% | $2,098 | 0.05% | #82 |
| 2001 | $14,190,000,000 | 3.80% | $1,798 | 0.04% | #83 |
| 2000 | $13,287,000,000 | 4.60% | $1,630 | 0.04% | #83 |
| 1999 | $13,660,000,000 | -8.40% | $1,693 | 0.04% | #82 |
| 1998 | $15,031,000,000 | 3.80% | $1,854 | 0.05% | #83 |
| 1997 | $11,317,000,000 | -14.10% | $1,386 | 0.04% | #86 |
| 1996 | $12,295,000,000 | 5.20% | $1,495 | 0.04% | #82 |
| 1995 | $18,992,000,000 | -1.60% | $2,285 | 0.06% | #69 |
| 1994 | $11,338,000,000 | -3.70% | $1,349 | 0.04% | #78 |
| 1993 | $6,449,000,000 | -11.60% | $758 | 0.02% | #91 |
| 1992 | $11,882,000,000 | -8.40% | $1,381 | 0.05% | #76 |
| 1991 | $2,928,000,000 | -10.80% | $337 | 0.01% | #113 |
| 1990 | $29,882,000,000 | -9.10% | $3,407 | 0.13% | #56 |
| 1989 | $67,774,000,000 | -0.50% | $7,679 | 0.33% | #34 |
| 1988 | $66,546,000,000 | 2.40% | $7,507 | 0.34% | #33 |
| 1987 | $40,721,000,000 | 4.70% | $4,581 | 0.24% | #44 |
| 1986 | $35,130,000,000 | 5.30% | $3,947 | 0.24% | #43 |
| 1985 | $39,692,000,000 | 1.80% | $4,458 | 0.31% | #39 |
| 1984 | $46,358,000,000 | 4.60% | $5,211 | 0.38% | #37 |
| 1983 | $43,641,000,000 | 3.00% | $4,914 | 0.37% | #39 |
| 1982 | $42,467,000,000 | 4.20% | $4,794 | 0.37% | #40 |
| 1981 | $40,718,000,000 | 5.30% | $4,609 | 0.35% | #41 |
| 1980 | $37,751,000,000 | 5.70% | $4,286 | 0.33% | #41 |
Bulgaria GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $158,387,000,000 | 2.50% | $25,715 | 0.12% | #62 |
| 2028 | $170,208,000,000 | 2.80% | $27,865 | 0.12% | #62 |
| 2029 | $179,530,000,000 | 2.60% | $29,637 | 0.13% | #63 |
| 2030 | $190,064,000,000 | 2.60% | $31,639 | 0.13% | #63 |
| 2031 | $200,586,000,000 | 2.60% | $33,625 | 0.13% | #62 |
Bulgaria Economy Overview
Bulgaria has an open and increasingly service-oriented economy with important contributions from manufacturing, technology, agriculture, tourism, and energy. Industrial production covers machinery, automotive components, electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, metals, textiles, and processed foods. Competitive operating costs and access to the European market have attracted investment in both manufacturing and outsourced business activities.
Information technology and professional services have grown strongly, particularly in software development, customer support, finance, and shared service operations. Agriculture produces wheat, sunflower seeds, vegetables, fruit, dairy products, and wine, while the Black Sea coast and historic destinations support tourism. Bulgaria’s transport location between Europe and Asia provides opportunities in logistics and trade. European funding continues to support roads, urban infrastructure, digitalization, renewable energy, and improvements in industrial productivity.
Bulgaria GDP Outlook
Bulgaria’s economic prospects are supported by European integration, investment funding, export manufacturing, and the expansion of technology and professional services. Growth in software, electronics, machinery, renewable energy, logistics, and business outsourcing could strengthen productivity and attract additional investment. Domestic consumption and infrastructure modernization are also expected to contribute to activity. Population decline, labor shortages, political uncertainty, uneven regional development, and weak demand from European trading partners remain important risks to the country’s longer-term performance.