Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country was 6,908 Gigawatt-hour in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6,908 Gigawatt-hour
Change on year
down 10.9%
World rank
24th
of 51 countries
All-time high
14,826 Gigawatt-hour
in 2015
All-time low
584 Gigawatt-hour
in 1992
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in Bulgaria, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Gigawatt-hour.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in Bulgaria is 6,908 Gigawatt-hour, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 10.9% on the previous year and down 49.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in Bulgaria peaked at 14,826 Gigawatt-hour in 2015 and was at its lowest, 584 Gigawatt-hour, in 1992.
That places Bulgaria 24th out of 51 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Gigawatt-hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,597 Gigawatt-hour | — |
| 1991 | 959 Gigawatt-hour | -39.9% |
| 1992 | 584 Gigawatt-hour | -39.1% |
| 1993 | 1,520 Gigawatt-hour | +160.3% |
| 1994 | 1,245 Gigawatt-hour | -18.1% |
| 1995 | 2,121 Gigawatt-hour | +70.4% |
| 1996 | 2,252 Gigawatt-hour | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 4,335 Gigawatt-hour | +92.5% |
| 1998 | 4,211 Gigawatt-hour | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 3,627 Gigawatt-hour | -13.9% |
| 2000 | 5,584 Gigawatt-hour | +54.0% |
| 2001 | 8,017 Gigawatt-hour | +43.6% |
| 2002 | 8,335 Gigawatt-hour | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 6,772 Gigawatt-hour | -18.8% |
| 2004 | 6,620 Gigawatt-hour | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 8,380 Gigawatt-hour | +26.6% |
| 2006 | 8,882 Gigawatt-hour | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 7,533 Gigawatt-hour | -15.2% |
| 2008 | 8,441 Gigawatt-hour | +12.1% |
| 2009 | 7,735 Gigawatt-hour | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 9,613 Gigawatt-hour | +24.3% |
| 2011 | 12,110 Gigawatt-hour | +26.0% |
| 2012 | 10,661 Gigawatt-hour | -12.0% |
| 2013 | 9,532 Gigawatt-hour | -10.6% |
| 2014 | 13,774 Gigawatt-hour | +44.5% |
| 2015 | 14,826 Gigawatt-hour | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 10,940 Gigawatt-hour | -26.2% |
| 2017 | 9,186 Gigawatt-hour | -16.0% |
| 2018 | 10,030 Gigawatt-hour | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 8,855 Gigawatt-hour | -11.7% |
| 2020 | 7,115 Gigawatt-hour | -19.7% |
| 2021 | 10,635 Gigawatt-hour | +49.5% |
| 2022 | 13,665 Gigawatt-hour | +28.5% |
| 2023 | 7,748 Gigawatt-hour | -43.3% |
| 2024 | 6,908 Gigawatt-hour | -10.9% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 6,908 Gigawatt-hour is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,662 Gigawatt-hour, 1.0× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 6,908 Gigawatt-hour is below the median for high income countries, which is 8,652 Gigawatt-hour, 80% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,245 Gigawatt-hour | 584 Gigawatt-hour | 4,335 Gigawatt-hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,630 Gigawatt-hour | 5,584 Gigawatt-hour | 8,882 Gigawatt-hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,953 Gigawatt-hour | 8,855 Gigawatt-hour | 14,826 Gigawatt-hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,214 Gigawatt-hour | 6,908 Gigawatt-hour | 13,665 Gigawatt-hour | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 22 Bosnia and Herzegovina 7,175 Gigawatt-hour compare
- 23 North Macedonia 6,936 Gigawatt-hour compare
- 25 Serbia 6,416 Gigawatt-hour compare
- 26 Montenegro 6,108 Gigawatt-hour compare
- 27 Greece 6,019 Gigawatt-hour compare
More energy & mining data for Bulgaria
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 2.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 12.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in Bulgaria?
- Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in Bulgaria was 6,908 Gigawatt-hour in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 14,826 Gigawatt-hour in 2015.
- What is the lowest exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 584 Gigawatt-hour in 1992.
- How does Bulgaria rank for exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country?
- Bulgaria ranks 24th out of 51 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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