Republic of Bulgaria
Capital: Sofia
Population: 6,519,7891
Currency: Lev
Bulgaria is a Southeastern European country located on the Balkan Peninsula, bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and the Black Sea to the east. Its capital and largest city is Sofia. Bulgaria has a diverse geography, including the Balkan Mountains, Thracian Plain, and Rila Mountains, home to the highest peak in the Balkans, Musala. The country has a rich cultural heritage, influenced by Thracian, Greek, Roman, and Ottoman history. Bulgaria is a member of the European Union (EU), NATO, the United Nations, and the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC). Its economy is driven by industry, services, agriculture, and tourism.
Growth Rate
-0.517
%
Fertility Rate
1.749
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
15.153
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
75.6
years
Total Population in Bulgaria
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Bulgaria.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
0.761
(-3.121)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Bulgaria are based on the 2021 Census. Source: National Statistical Institute – 2021 Census Report.