Bank Deposits Statistics in Bulgaria (2026)
As of 2024, outstanding bank deposits in Bulgaria was 67% of GDP, per IMF Financial Access Survey data. Up from 66.7% of GDP in 2023 to 67% of GDP in 2024 (+0.3 percentage points). Bulgaria ranks #13 of 49 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #58 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 67% of GDP (2024)
- Bank Deposits in Bulgaria as of 2024, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2023
- +0.3 pp (2024)
- Up from 66.7% of GDP in 2023 to 67% of GDP in 2024 (+0.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 34% of GDP (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 34% of GDP in 2004 to 67% of GDP in 2024.
- Peak value (2020)
- 74.6% of GDP (2020)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 67% of GDP.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #13 of 49 (2024)
- Bulgaria ranks 13 of 49 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #58 of 172 (2024)
- Bulgaria ranks 58 of 172 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 60.3% of GDP (2024)
- Bulgaria (67% of GDP) is above the average of 60.3% of GDP across the 49 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Internet use in Bulgaria (2024)
- 82.4% (2024)
- 82.4% of the population in Bulgaria used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 6.4 million (2024)
- Bulgaria had a population of 6.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2024
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67% | +0.3 pp |
| 2023 | 66.7% | +0.0 pp |
| 2022 | 66.6% | −3.8 pp |
| 2021 | 70.4% | −4.2 pp |
| 2020 | 74.6% | +6.1 pp |
| 2019 | 68.5% | +0.4 pp |
| 2018 | 68.1% | +0.0 pp |
| 2017 | 68.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 2016 | 68% | −0.1 pp |
| 2015 | 68.1% | +2.8 pp |
| 2014 | 65.2% | +0.2 pp |
| 2013 | 65% | +5.7 pp |
| 2012 | 59.4% | +4.0 pp |
| 2011 | 55.4% | +2.4 pp |
| 2010 | 53% | +3.0 pp |
| 2009 | 50% | +1.2 pp |
| 2008 | 48.8% | −2.3 pp |
| 2007 | 51.1% | +5.7 pp |
| 2006 | 45.4% | +6.2 pp |
| 2005 | 39.2% | +5.2 pp |
| 2004 | 34% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for outstanding bank deposits in Bulgaria?
Outstanding bank deposits in Bulgaria stood at 67% of GDP in 2024, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
How recent is the bank deposits data for Bulgaria?
The most recent observation is from 2024. IMF Financial Access Survey data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Bulgaria.
Where does the bank deposits data for Bulgaria come from?
The data comes from the IMF Financial Access Survey (indicator OUTD_COMBANK.POGDP). The latest observation for Bulgaria is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank deposits in Bulgaria changed over time?
IMF Financial Access Survey data show a rise from 34% of GDP in 2004 to 67% of GDP in 2024.
How does Bulgaria compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Bulgaria ranks 13 of 49 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 67% of GDP versus a regional average of 60.3% of GDP (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
OUTD_COMBANK.POGDP, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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