Bulgaria

Republic of Bulgaria

"A Balkan country with Black Sea coastline, known for its rose oil production and Thracian heritage."

Southeast Europe
UN Member
NATO
European Union

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Republic

Capital City

Sofia

42.68°, 23.32°

Official Languages

Bulgarian

Population

6.45M

Total Area

110.88K km²

Population Density

58.14 people per km²

Currency

Bulgarian lev

лв

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#108
6,446,596

Total Population-3%

2023
#76
75.7 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#93
76.7%

Urban Population

2023
#110
1.81

Fertility Rate

2023
#90
80.4%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#68
$102.4B

GDP+1.9%

2023
#62
$15.9K

GDP per Capita

2023
#65
2.4%

Inflation

2024
#63
4.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#105
38.2

Gini Index

2022

Frequently Asked Questions About Bulgaria

What is the capital of Bulgaria?

Bulgaria's capital city is Sofia.

What is the population of Bulgaria?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Bulgaria is approximately 6.45M people. This makes it the 108th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Bulgaria?

Bulgaria spans a total area of approximately 110,879 square kilometers (42,810.6 square miles).

Which continent is Bulgaria in?

Bulgaria is located in Europe, specifically within the Southeast Europe subregion.

What is the GDP of Bulgaria?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bulgaria is approximately $102.41B USD. This ranks Bulgaria as the 68th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.