Bulgaria—GDP, PPP (Intl $)
Bulgaria's GDP (PPP) was $283.48B in 2026, ranking #72 out of 192 countries. This represents a +4.5% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was $283.48B (2026) and the lowest was $62.41B (2000). The IMF WEO projects $353.77B by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | $353.77B | +4.5% |
| 2030 | $338.57B | +4.5% |
| 2029 | $323.91B | +4.5% |
| 2028 | $310.07B | +4.4% |
| 2027 | $296.88B | +4.7% |
| 2026 | $283.48B | +5.7% |
| 2025 | $268.15B | +6.0% |
| 2024 | $252.92B | +6.0% |
| 2023 | $238.71B | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $226.39B | +11.5% |
| 2021 | $203.06B | +13.3% |
| 2020 | $179.17B | +1.2% |
| 2019 | $177.10B | +10.0% |
| 2018 | $161.04B | +6.1% |
| 2017 | $151.84B | +4.6% |
| 2016 | $145.18B | +4.0% |
| 2015 | $139.59B | +4.4% |
| 2014 | $133.76B | +2.7% |
| 2013 | $130.23B | +1.2% |
| 2012 | $128.75B | +2.6% |
| 2011 | $125.46B | +4.2% |
| 2010 | $120.41B | +2.8% |
| 2009 | $117.14B | -2.8% |
| 2008 | $120.45B | +8.2% |
| 2007 | $111.35B | +9.5% |
| 2006 | $101.65B | +10.1% |
| 2005 | $92.33B | +10.4% |
| 2004 | $83.62B | +9.4% |
| 2003 | $76.45B | +7.3% |
| 2002 | $71.24B | +7.5% |
| 2001 | $66.26B | +6.2% |
| 2000 | $62.41B |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | $283.48B | +5.7% |
| 2027Forecast | $296.88B | +4.7% |
| 2028Forecast | $310.07B | +4.4% |
| 2029Forecast | $323.91B | +4.5% |
| 2030Forecast | $338.57B | +4.5% |
| 2031Forecast | $353.77B | +4.5% |
Top Countries — GDP, PPP (Intl $)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $44.30T | 2026 |
| 2 | United States | $32.38T | 2026 |
| 3 | India | $18.90T | 2026 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | $7.53T | 2026 |
| 5 | Japan | $7.26T | 2026 |
| 6 | Germany | $6.41T | 2026 |
| 7 | Indonesia | $5.45T | 2026 |
| 8 | Brazil | $5.23T | 2026 |
| 9 | France | $4.73T | 2026 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | $4.72T | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP). Adjusts GDP to account for price differences across countries, providing a more accurate comparison of economic size and living standards.
Methodology
Uses PPP exchange rates from the International Comparison Program (ICP) to convert GDP to a common currency. PPP rates equalize the purchasing power of different currencies by accounting for the cost of a standard basket of goods.
Unit
Current international dollars