Private Sector Credit Statistics in Bulgaria (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, domestic credit to the private sector in Bulgaria came to 47.1% of GDP in 2024. Up from 45.3% of GDP in 2023 to 47.1% of GDP in 2024 (+1.7 percentage points). Bulgaria ranks #27 of 47 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #74 of 160 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 47.1% of GDP (2024)
- Private Sector Credit in Bulgaria as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +1.7 pp (2024)
- Up from 45.3% of GDP in 2023 to 47.1% of GDP in 2024 (+1.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1991)
- 82.8% of GDP (1991)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 82.8% of GDP in 1991 to 47.1% of GDP in 2024.
- Peak value (1991)
- 82.8% of GDP (1991)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 47.1% of GDP.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #27 of 47 (2024)
- Bulgaria ranks 27 of 47 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #74 of 160 (2024)
- Bulgaria ranks 74 of 160 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 57.3% of GDP (2024)
- Bulgaria (47.1% of GDP) is below the average of 57.3% of GDP across the 47 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks (% of GDP) (2024)
- 47% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Outstanding loans from commercial banks, percent of GDP (2024)
- 47.3% (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- 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, 1991–2024
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.1% | +1.7 pp |
| 2023 | 45.3% | +0.6 pp |
| 2022 | 44.7% | −3.4 pp |
| 2021 | 48.2% | −3.1 pp |
| 2020 | 51.3% | +1.5 pp |
| 2019 | 49.8% | −0.7 pp |
| 2018 | 50.5% | +0.7 pp |
| 2017 | 49.8% | −2.2 pp |
| 2016 | 52% | −2.8 pp |
| 2015 | 54.8% | −4.4 pp |
| 2014 | 59.2% | −7.0 pp |
| 2013 | 66.2% | +0.4 pp |
| 2012 | 65.8% | +0.5 pp |
| 2011 | 65.3% | −2.9 pp |
| 2010 | 68.2% | −0.8 pp |
| 2009 | 69% | +2.0 pp |
| 2008 | 66.9% | +8.5 pp |
| 2007 | 58.5% | +16.0 pp |
| 2006 | 42.5% | +3.4 pp |
| 2005 | 39.1% | +5.9 pp |
| 2004 | 33.1% | +7.2 pp |
| 2003 | 25.9% | +7.1 pp |
| 2002 | 18.8% | +4.4 pp |
| 2001 | 14.3% | +2.4 pp |
| 2000 | 12% | +0.5 pp |
| 1999 | 11.5% | +2.5 pp |
| 1998 | 8.9% | +0.4 pp |
| 1997 | 8.5% | −42.2 pp |
| 1996 | 50.7% | +23.2 pp |
| 1995 | 27.5% | −21.7 pp |
| 1994 | 49.2% | −17.2 pp |
| 1993 | 66.4% | −8.4 pp |
| 1992 | 74.9% | −7.9 pp |
| 1991 | 82.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for domestic credit to the private sector in Bulgaria?
Domestic credit to the private sector in Bulgaria stood at 47.1% of GDP in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Bulgaria compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Bulgaria ranks 27 of 47 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 47.1% of GDP versus a regional average of 57.3% of GDP (latest values per country).
Where does Bulgaria rank globally on private sector credit?
Bulgaria ranks 74 of 160 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
When did private sector credit in Bulgaria peak?
The highest value in the available series was 82.8% of GDP in 1991; the latest (2024) value is 47.1% of GDP.
How recent is the private sector credit data for Bulgaria?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Bulgaria.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FS.AST.PRVT.GD.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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