Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bulgaria is $148.12 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 2.8%. GDP per capita is $23,849.
Bulgaria GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Bulgaria has grown from $37.75 billion in 1980 to $148.12 billion in 2026.
Bulgaria GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Bulgaria. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
1.43%
Best Year
2021 (+7.8%)
Worst Year
1997 (-14.1%)
Years of Contraction
12 of 47
GDP per capita in Bulgaria rose from $20,921 in 2025 to $23,849 in 2026, an increase of 14.0%.
"Bulgaria GDP", "Bulgaria gross domestic product", and "Bulgaria economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bulgaria
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Bulgaria for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Bulgaria nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$148,121,000,000
2.8%
$23,849
-0.83%
2025
$131,024,000,000
3.1%
$20,921
-2.7%
2024
$113,364,000,000
3.4%
$17,610
-0.12%
2023
$102,237,000,000
1.7%
$15,862
-0.05%
2022
$90,716,000,000
4.1%
$14,070
-5.72%
2021
$84,437,000,000
7.8%
$12,347
-1.13%
2020
$70,595,000,000
-3.1%
$10,207
-0.49%
2019
$68,513,000,000
3.8%
$9,856
-0.7%
2018
$66,163,000,000
2.3%
$9,452
-0.71%
2017
$59,288,000,000
2.7%
$8,410
-0.73%
2016
$53,948,000,000
3%
$7,596
-0.73%
2015
$50,818,000,000
3.4%
$7,104
-0.67%
2014
$57,172,000,000
0.9%
$7,938
-0.61%
2013
$55,855,000,000
-0.5%
$7,709
-0.54%
2012
$54,323,000,000
0.7%
$7,457
-0.57%
2011
$57,727,000,000
2.1%
$7,878
-2.37%
2010
$50,802,000,000
1.6%
$6,769
-0.78%
2009
$52,132,000,000
-3.3%
$6,892
-0.57%
2008
$54,774,000,000
6.1%
$7,201
-0.43%
2007
$44,497,000,000
6.7%
$5,824
-0.51%
2006
$34,417,000,000
6.8%
$4,482
-0.52%
2005
$29,924,000,000
7.1%
$3,877
-0.54%
2004
$26,192,000,000
6.5%
$3,375
-0.51%
2003
$21,184,000,000
5.2%
$2,716
-0.57%
2002
$16,459,000,000
5.9%
$2,098
-0.57%
2001
$14,190,000,000
3.8%
$1,798
-3.18%
2000
$13,287,000,000
4.6%
$1,631
1.03%
1999
$13,660,000,000
-8.4%
$1,693
-0.47%
1998
$15,031,000,000
3.8%
$1,855
-0.7%
1997
$11,317,000,000
-14.1%
$1,387
-0.77%
1996
$12,295,000,000
5.2%
$1,495
-1.05%
1995
$18,992,000,000
-1.6%
$2,285
-1.13%
1994
$11,338,000,000
-3.7%
$1,349
-1.18%
1993
$6,449,000,000
-11.6%
$758
-1.16%
1992
$11,882,000,000
-8.4%
$1,381
-1.03%
1991
$2,928,000,000
-10.8%
$337
-0.84%
1990
$29,882,000,000
-9.1%
$3,407
-0.62%
1989
$67,774,000,000
-0.5%
$7,679
-0.44%
1988
$66,546,000,000
2.4%
$7,507
-0.27%
1987
$40,721,000,000
4.7%
$4,581
-0.13%
1986
$35,130,000,000
5.3%
$3,947
-0.02%
1985
$39,692,000,000
1.8%
$4,458
0.07%
1984
$46,358,000,000
4.6%
$5,211
0.18%
1983
$43,641,000,000
3%
$4,914
0.25%
1982
$42,467,000,000
4.2%
$4,794
0.28%
1981
$40,718,000,000
5.3%
$4,609
0.3%
1980
$37,751,000,000
5.7%
$4,286
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The nominal GDP of Bulgaria in 2026 is $148.12 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Bulgaria 65th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Bulgaria?
The GDP growth rate of Bulgaria in 2026 is 2.8%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Bulgaria?
GDP per capita in Bulgaria in 2026 is $23,849, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Bulgaria expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Bulgaria to reach $200.59 billion by 2031, up from $148.12 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.