Bulgaria: Population growth (annual %)
In , Bulgaria's Population growth (annual %) was -0.08.
That's up 72.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Bulgaria ranks #185 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #44 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- -0.08
- Trough
- -2.02
- 1-year change
- +72.0%
- 5-year change
- +94.3%
- 10-year change
- +93.4%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -0.0803 | |
| -0.2866 | |
| -0.6507 | |
| -0.6647 | |
| -1.0029 | |
| -1.4117 | |
| -1.3715 | |
| -1.3239 | |
| -1.2982 | |
| -1.2712 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Bulgaria's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Bulgaria's Population growth (annual %) was -0.08, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Bulgaria's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Bulgaria's Population growth (annual %) rose 72.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Bulgaria rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Bulgaria ranked #185 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Bulgaria's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Bulgaria is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #44 of 58.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.