Fossil fuel consumption in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Fossil fuel consumption was 128.55 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▼ Falling
Fossil fuel consumption in Bulgaria, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil fuel consumption in Bulgaria is 128.55 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and down 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Bulgaria peaked at 307.52 terawatt-hours in 1980 and was at its lowest, 114.01 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Bulgaria ranks 72nd of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 61 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 144.74 terawatt-hours | 114.01 terawatt-hours | 180.63 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 243.95 terawatt-hours | 203 terawatt-hours | 290.93 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 299.41 terawatt-hours | 293 terawatt-hours | 307.52 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 211.26 terawatt-hours | 164.31 terawatt-hours | 277.98 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 167.16 terawatt-hours | 150.88 terawatt-hours | 184.77 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 153.99 terawatt-hours | 140.88 terawatt-hours | 170.47 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 136.94 terawatt-hours | 124.86 terawatt-hours | 159.6 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More energy & mining data for Bulgaria
- Fuel imports 12.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 9.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 15.6% (2024)
- Gas production 0.0968 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 14.32 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.0968 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 14.32 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 7.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 46.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Bulgaria?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Bulgaria was 128.55 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 307.52 terawatt-hours in 1980.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 114.01 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Bulgaria rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Bulgaria ranks 72nd out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours. Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and gas.