Bulgaria Government Budget
-3.0%▼ −0 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Bulgaria's budget balance as a share of GDP stood at -3.009226% in 2025, slightly wider than the -3.007922% deficit recorded in 2024. The deficit remains below the all-time low of -3.769372% set in 2010, while the all-time high surplus of 3.221086% was reached in 2006. Data are available from 1998.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.0% | -3.0% | 3.2%Dec 2006 | -3.8%Dec 2010 | 1998 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 27.1% | 23.8% | 78.7% | 14.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 20.7% | 20.5% | 23.8% | 11.2% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Bulgaria averaged -0.6% from 1998 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 3.2% in Dec 2006 and a record low of -3.8% in Dec 2010. The series is reported yearly with history from 1998.
The budget balance as a share of GDP measures the difference between government revenues and expenditures, expressed as a percentage of the country's gross domestic product. It is reported annually for Bulgaria, with the series spanning from 1998 to the present. A negative value indicates a deficit, while a positive value reflects a surplus.
Source & methodology
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