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Europe & Central Asia · Country statistics

Bulgaria

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Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population6.43M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$130.78B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$20.33K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth75.82024 · yearsInternet use82.4%2024 · % of populationForest area36.2%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
98.3%

% of people aged 15+·2011

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Bulgaria2011 · 98.3%
024.5949.1773.7698.351960199320252001: 98.2%2011: 98.3%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Bulgaria in perspective

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Capital
Sofia
Country code
BGR

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