Total population in Bulgaria
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Bulgaria was 6,714,560 people, down from 6,757,688 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Bulgaria with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Bulgaria
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 714 560 |
| 2024 | 6 757 688 |
| 2023 | 6 795 803 |
| 2022 | 6 825 864 |
| 2021 | 6 877 225 |
| 2020 | 6 933 652 |
| 2019 | 6 975 469 |
| 2018 | 7 024 746 |
| 2017 | 7 075 636 |
| 2016 | 7 127 434 |
| 2015 | 7 177 517 |
| 2014 | 7 223 450 |
| 2013 | 7 264 600 |
| 2012 | 7 317 014 |
| 2011 | 7 380 025 |
| 2010 | 7 437 598 |
| 2009 | 7 488 011 |
| 2008 | 7 535 592 |
| 2007 | 7 586 888 |
| 2006 | 7 640 294 |
| 2005 | 7 695 050 |
| 2004 | 7 749 430 |
| 2003 | 7 804 410 |
| 2002 | 7 861 942 |
| 2001 | 7 928 452 |
| 2000 | 8 000 520 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.