Internet Adoption Statistics in Bulgaria (2026)
In 2024, 82.4% of the population in Bulgaria used the internet, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 80.4% in 2023 to 82.4% in 2024 (+2 percentage points). Bulgaria ranks #48 of 51 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #93 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 82.4% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Bulgaria as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +2 pp (2024)
- Up from 80.4% in 2023 to 82.4% in 2024 (+2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0% in 1990 to 82.4% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 82.4% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Bulgaria.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #48 of 51 (2024)
- Bulgaria ranks 48 of 51 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #93 of 188 (2024)
- Bulgaria ranks 93 of 188 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 90.8% (2024)
- Bulgaria (82.4%) is below the average of 90.8% across the 51 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 81.6% (2024)
- Value for women in Bulgaria, same 2024 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Among men (2024)
- 83.3% (2024)
- Value for men in Bulgaria, same 2024 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −1.6 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 81.6% for women and 83.3% for men — 1.6 percentage points lower among women.
- Projected 2026 value
- 88.9% (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 3.8%); not an official figure.
- 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, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82.4% | +2.0 pp |
| 2023 | 80.4% | +1.3 pp |
| 2022 | 79.1% | +3.9 pp |
| 2021 | 75.3% | +5.1 pp |
| 2020 | 70.2% | +2.2 pp |
| 2019 | 67.9% | +3.2 pp |
| 2018 | 64.8% | +1.4 pp |
| 2017 | 63.4% | +3.6 pp |
| 2016 | 59.8% | +3.2 pp |
| 2015 | 56.7% | +1.2 pp |
| 2014 | 55.5% | +2.4 pp |
| 2013 | 53.1% | +1.2 pp |
| 2012 | 51.9% | +3.9 pp |
| 2011 | 48% | +1.7 pp |
| 2010 | 46.2% | +1.2 pp |
| 2009 | 45% | +5.3 pp |
| 2008 | 39.7% | +6.0 pp |
| 2007 | 33.6% | +6.6 pp |
| 2006 | 27.1% | +7.1 pp |
| 2005 | 20% | +1.8 pp |
| 2004 | 18.1% | +6.1 pp |
| 2003 | 12% | +3.0 pp |
| 2002 | 9.1% | +1.5 pp |
| 2001 | 7.6% | +2.2 pp |
| 2000 | 5.4% | +2.5 pp |
| 1999 | 2.9% | +1.1 pp |
| 1998 | 1.8% | +0.6 pp |
| 1997 | 1.2% | +0.5 pp |
| 1996 | 0.7% | +0.6 pp |
| 1995 | 0.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 1994 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1993 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Bulgaria used the internet?
82.4% of the population in Bulgaria used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has internet adoption in Bulgaria changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0% in 1990 to 82.4% in 2024.
How does Bulgaria compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Bulgaria ranks 48 of 51 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 82.4% versus a regional average of 90.8% (latest values per country).
Where does Bulgaria rank globally on internet adoption?
Bulgaria ranks 93 of 188 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
IT.NET.USER.ZS, 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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