Bulgaria Population
6.4M▼ −0.0M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Bulgaria's total population fell to 6.43 million in 2025, down from 6.44 million in 2024. The latest figure marks the lowest level on record since the series began in 1960, and remains well below the all-time high of 8.98 million reached in 1988.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4M | 6.4M | 9.0MDec 1988 | 6.4MDec 2025 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 57.8% | 57.5% | 57.8% | 44.7% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 4.1M | 4.1M | 6.0M | 4.1M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in Bulgaria averaged 7.5M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 9.0M in Dec 1988 and a record low of 6.4M in Dec 2025. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The data are reported annually in millions. The series spans from 1960 to the present, providing a long-term view of demographic change in Bulgaria.
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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