Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual was -4.7 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Bulgaria, 1982–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Bulgaria stood at -4.7 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 124.8% on the previous year and down 140.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Bulgaria peaked at 49.16 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -27.62 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Bulgaria ranks 112th of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | -7.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | -5.93 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 1984 | -4.04 % change on previous year | -31.9% |
| 1985 | 16.43 % change on previous year | -506.8% |
| 1986 | -10.6 % change on previous year | -164.6% |
| 1987 | 6.59 % change on previous year | -162.1% |
| 1988 | 5.04 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 1989 | -5.3 % change on previous year | -205.2% |
| 1990 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -137.4% |
| 1991 | 3.33 % change on previous year | +67.6% |
| 1992 | 21.89 % change on previous year | +558.2% |
| 1993 | 5.82 % change on previous year | -73.4% |
| 1994 | 45.56 % change on previous year | +683.4% |
| 1995 | 49.16 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 1996 | -10.87 % change on previous year | -122.1% |
| 1997 | -7.98 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 1998 | -5.64 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 1999 | -12.89 % change on previous year | +128.7% |
| 2000 | 27.53 % change on previous year | -313.5% |
| 2001 | 9.37 % change on previous year | -66.0% |
| 2002 | 14.28 % change on previous year | +52.4% |
| 2003 | 30.08 % change on previous year | +110.6% |
| 2004 | 32.34 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 14.94 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 2006 | 36.92 % change on previous year | +147.1% |
| 2007 | 28.21 % change on previous year | -23.6% |
| 2008 | 19.51 % change on previous year | -30.9% |
| 2009 | -27.62 % change on previous year | -241.6% |
| 2010 | 24.82 % change on previous year | -189.9% |
| 2011 | 37.41 % change on previous year | +50.7% |
| 2012 | -5.28 % change on previous year | -114.1% |
| 2013 | 11.57 % change on previous year | -319.0% |
| 2014 | -1.48 % change on previous year | -112.8% |
| 2015 | -14.13 % change on previous year | +852.0% |
| 2016 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -123.1% |
| 2017 | 17.25 % change on previous year | +427.6% |
| 2018 | 8.42 % change on previous year | -51.2% |
| 2019 | 0.301 % change on previous year | -96.4% |
| 2020 | -3.97 % change on previous year | -1419.9% |
| 2021 | 29.59 % change on previous year | -844.7% |
| 2022 | 18.97 % change on previous year | -35.9% |
| 2023 | -4.7 % change on previous year | -124.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -0.6617 % change on previous year | -10.6 % change on previous year | 16.43 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 9.04 % change on previous year | -12.89 % change on previous year | 49.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.56 % change on previous year | -27.62 % change on previous year | 36.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.21 % change on previous year | -14.13 % change on previous year | 37.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.97 % change on previous year | -4.7 % change on previous year | 29.59 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 109 Ecuador -4.56 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Bosnia and Herzegovina -4.58 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Sao Tome and Principe -4.65 % change on previous year compare
- 113 India -4.71 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Canada -4.85 % change on previous year compare
- 115 China -5.06 % change on previous year compare
More private sector data for Bulgaria
- Merchandise trade 83.5% (2025)
- Food imports 13.2% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 60.0% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 60.89 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 15.2% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 53.4% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 48.32 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 7,511 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3695 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 0.8979 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Bulgaria?
- Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Bulgaria was -4.7 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 49.16 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -27.62 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Bulgaria rank for merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual?
- Bulgaria ranks 112th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 140.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Merchandise exports by the reporting economy Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.