Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Bulgaria (2026)
81% of adults in Bulgaria owned a debit card in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 71.3% in 2021 to 81% in 2024 (+9.7 percentage points). Bulgaria ranks #27 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #38 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 81% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Bulgaria as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +9.7 pp (2024)
- Up from 71.3% in 2021 to 81% in 2024 (+9.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 45.8% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 45.8% in 2011 to 81% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 81% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Bulgaria.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #27 of 46 (2024)
- Bulgaria ranks 27 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #38 of 145 (2024)
- Bulgaria ranks 38 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 78.4% (2024)
- Bulgaria (81%) is above the average of 78.4% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 80.5% (2024)
- Value for women in Bulgaria, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 81.5% (2024)
- Value for men in Bulgaria, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −1 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 80.5% for women and 81.5% for men — 1 percentage points lower among women.
- 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, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81% | +9.7 pp |
| 2021 | 71.3% | +1.9 pp |
| 2017 | 69.4% | +13.4 pp |
| 2014 | 55.9% | +10.1 pp |
| 2011 | 45.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Bulgaria owned a debit card?
81% of adults in Bulgaria owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has debit card ownership in Bulgaria changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 45.8% in 2011 to 81% in 2024.
How does Bulgaria compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Bulgaria ranks 27 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 81% versus a regional average of 78.4% (latest values per country).
Where does Bulgaria rank globally on debit card ownership?
Bulgaria ranks 38 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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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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