Bulgaria Government Debt to GDP
27.1%▲ +3.25 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Bulgaria’s government debt stood at 27.1% of GDP in 2025, up from 23.8% of GDP in the previous year. The ratio is below its all-time high of 78.7% recorded in 1999 and above its all-time low of 14.1% in 2010. Annual data extend from 1998 onward.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.1% | 23.8% | 78.7%Dec 1999 | 14.1%Dec 2010 | 1998 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | -3.0% | -3.0% | 3.2% | -3.8% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Government Debt to GDP in Bulgaria averaged 30.9% from 1998 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 78.7% in Dec 1999 and a record low of 14.1% in Dec 2010. The series is reported yearly with history from 1998.
This indicator measures Bulgaria’s government debt as a percentage of gross domestic product. It is compiled annually and expressed in percent of GDP. The series begins in 1998 and includes annual observations through the latest reported year.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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