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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
Safely managed drinking water
96.2%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Bulgaria2024 · 96.2%
024.2648.5272.7897.041960199320252000: 89.6%2001: 90.1%2002: 90.7%2003: 91.2%2004: 91.7%2005: 92.3%2006: 92.8%2007: 93.3%2008: 93.8%2009: 94.4%2010: 94.9%2011: 95.4%2012: 96%2013: 96.5%2014: 97%2015: 97%2016: 96.9%2017: 96.8%2018: 96.7%2019: 96.6%2020: 96.5%2021: 96.4%2022: 96.4%2023: 96.3%2024: 96.2%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Bulgaria in perspective

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Capital
Sofia
Country code
BGR

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