Remittance Outflows Statistics in Bulgaria (2026)
As of 2024, personal remittances paid in Bulgaria was $422.9 million, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from $174.1 million in 2023 to $422.9 million in 2024. Bulgaria ranks #39 of 50 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #81 of 181 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $422.9 million (2024)
- Remittance Outflows in Bulgaria as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +142.9% (2024)
- Up from $174.1 million in 2023 to $422.9 million in 2024.
- CAGR 1996–2024
- +9.5% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $33.5 million in 1996 to $422.9 million in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1996)
- $33.5 million (1996)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $33.5 million in 1996 to $422.9 million in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- $422.9 million (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Bulgaria.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #39 of 50 (2024)
- Bulgaria ranks 39 of 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #81 of 181 (2024)
- Bulgaria ranks 81 of 181 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- $4.6 billion (2024)
- Bulgaria ($422.9 million) is below the average of $4.6 billion across the 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $555.2 million (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 14.6%); not an official figure.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 4.4% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Bulgaria (2024)
- 82.4% (2024)
- 82.4% of the population in Bulgaria used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 6.4 million (2024)
- Bulgaria had a population of 6.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1996–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 422.9M | +142.9% |
| 2023 | 174.1M | −7.4% |
| 2022 | 188M | +19.6% |
| 2021 | 157.2M | −16.9% |
| 2020 | 189.1M | −7.6% |
| 2019 | 204.6M | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 195.1M | +19.7% |
| 2017 | 163M | +28.9% |
| 2016 | 126.5M | +10.2% |
| 2015 | 114.8M | −32.1% |
| 2014 | 169.1M | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 161.9M | +51.2% |
| 2012 | 107.1M | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 104.5M | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 90.3M | −10.8% |
| 2009 | 101.2M | −37.4% |
| 2008 | 161.8M | +57.7% |
| 2007 | 102.6M | +107.0% |
| 2006 | 49.6M | +39.8% |
| 2005 | 35.5M | +20.4% |
| 2004 | 29.4M | +133.9% |
| 2003 | 12.6M | −13.2% |
| 2002 | 14.5M | −46.2% |
| 2001 | 27M | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 26M | +580.0% |
| 1999 | 3.8M | +11.6% |
| 1998 | 3.4M | −77.9% |
| 1997 | 15.5M | −53.7% |
| 1996 | 33.5M | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances paid in Bulgaria?
Personal remittances paid in Bulgaria stood at $422.9 million in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has remittance outflows in Bulgaria changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $33.5 million in 1996 to $422.9 million in 2024.
How does Bulgaria compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Bulgaria ranks 39 of 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with $422.9 million versus a regional average of $4.6 billion (latest values per country).
Where does Bulgaria rank globally on remittance outflows?
Bulgaria ranks 81 of 181 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
BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT, 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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