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Europe & Central Asia · Country statistics

Bulgaria

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At a glance

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
Undernourishment
2.5%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Bulgaria2023 · 2.5%
01.583.154.736.31960199320252001: 4.9%2002: 5.2%2003: 5.6%2004: 6%2005: 6.1%2006: 6.3%2007: 5.9%2008: 5.8%2009: 5.4%2010: 5.3%2011: 5.2%2012: 4.8%2013: 4.2%2014: 4.2%2015: 4.1%2016: 4.2%2017: 3.4%2018: 3.1%2019: 3%2020: 2.8%2021: 2.5%2022: 2.5%2023: 2.5%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Bulgaria in perspective

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Capital
Sofia
Country code
BGR

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