Fossil fuels in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Fossil fuels was 34.3 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
34.3
Change on year
up 14.6%
World rank
28th
of 220 countries
All-time high
130.49
in 1970
All-time low
0.4762
in 1903
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Fossil fuels in Bulgaria, 1900–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, fossil fuels in Bulgaria stood at 34.3.
That represents a change of up 14.6% on the previous year and down 49.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuels in Bulgaria peaked at 130.49 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.4762, in 1903.
That places Bulgaria 28th out of 220 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuels in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.5007 | — |
| 1901 | 0.5862 | +17.1% |
| 1902 | 0.5495 | -6.2% |
| 1903 | 0.4762 | -13.3% |
| 1904 | 0.5984 | +25.6% |
| 1905 | 0.7327 | +22.4% |
| 1906 | 0.5862 | -20.0% |
| 1907 | 0.7327 | +25.0% |
| 1908 | 0.7123 | -2.8% |
| 1909 | 0.9037 | +26.9% |
| 1910 | 0.9769 | +8.1% |
| 1911 | 1.21 | +23.8% |
| 1912 | 1.41 | +16.5% |
| 1913 | 1.48 | +5.2% |
| 1914 | 1.78 | +20.1% |
| 1915 | 2.26 | +26.8% |
| 1916 | 2.68 | +18.8% |
| 1917 | 3.18 | +18.8% |
| 1918 | 2.79 | -12.3% |
| 1919 | 2.45 | -12.1% |
| 1920 | 3.24 | +31.8% |
| 1921 | 4 | +23.6% |
| 1922 | 4.4 | +10.0% |
| 1923 | 4.64 | +5.4% |
| 1924 | 5.27 | +13.7% |
| 1925 | 5.21 | -1.2% |
| 1926 | 5.17 | -0.8% |
| 1927 | 5.32 | +2.8% |
| 1928 | 6.11 | +14.9% |
| 1929 | 7.05 | +15.3% |
| 1930 | 6.77 | -3.9% |
| 1931 | 6.55 | -3.3% |
| 1932 | 7.57 | +15.5% |
| 1933 | 6.73 | -11.1% |
| 1934 | 7.03 | +4.4% |
| 1935 | 7.13 | +1.5% |
| 1936 | 7.25 | +1.6% |
| 1937 | 8.03 | +10.8% |
| 1938 | 9.09 | +13.3% |
| 1939 | 10.02 | +10.2% |
| 1940 | 12.13 | +21.0% |
| 1941 | 13.06 | +7.7% |
| 1942 | 15.83 | +21.2% |
| 1943 | 17.17 | +8.5% |
| 1944 | 12.78 | -25.6% |
| 1945 | 15.02 | +17.5% |
| 1946 | 14.68 | -2.3% |
| 1947 | 17.45 | +18.9% |
| 1948 | 17.89 | +2.5% |
| 1949 | 22 | +23.0% |
| 1950 | 24.77 | +12.6% |
| 1951 | 26.88 | +8.5% |
| 1952 | 31.13 | +15.8% |
| 1953 | 35.07 | +12.7% |
| 1954 | 37.53 | +7.0% |
| 1955 | 42.11 | +12.2% |
| 1956 | 45.54 | +8.1% |
| 1957 | 49.95 | +9.7% |
| 1958 | 53.37 | +6.8% |
| 1959 | 64.57 | +21.0% |
| 1960 | 72.12 | +11.7% |
| 1961 | 73.87 | +2.4% |
| 1962 | 82.94 | +12.3% |
| 1963 | 87.89 | +6.0% |
| 1964 | 101.64 | +15.6% |
| 1965 | 104.18 | +2.5% |
| 1966 | 105.17 | +1.0% |
| 1967 | 114.85 | +9.2% |
| 1968 | 128.81 | +12.2% |
| 1969 | 129.47 | +0.5% |
| 1970 | 130.49 | +0.8% |
| 1971 | 111.52 | -14.5% |
| 1972 | 112.6 | +1.0% |
| 1973 | 110.92 | -1.5% |
| 1974 | 100.18 | -9.7% |
| 1975 | 114.69 | +14.5% |
| 1976 | 104.91 | -8.5% |
| 1977 | 103.64 | -1.2% |
| 1978 | 106.15 | +2.4% |
| 1979 | 116.02 | +9.3% |
| 1980 | 61.81 | -46.7% |
| 1981 | 55 | -11.0% |
| 1982 | 60.48 | +10.0% |
| 1983 | 60.82 | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 60.7 | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 57.95 | -4.5% |
| 1986 | 65.98 | +13.8% |
| 1987 | 68.92 | +4.5% |
| 1988 | 63.97 | -7.2% |
| 1989 | 64.22 | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 59.21 | -7.8% |
| 1991 | 54.25 | -8.4% |
| 1992 | 62.57 | +15.3% |
| 1993 | 60.64 | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 58.67 | -3.2% |
| 1995 | 61.49 | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 62.82 | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 58.29 | -7.2% |
| 1998 | 58.92 | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 49.73 | -15.6% |
| 2000 | 49.95 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 52.3 | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 51.5 | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 54.03 | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 52.78 | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 48.59 | -7.9% |
| 2006 | 50.09 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 56.34 | +12.5% |
| 2008 | 56.54 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 53.58 | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 57.52 | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 72.23 | +25.6% |
| 2012 | 65.27 | -9.6% |
| 2013 | 55.7 | -14.7% |
| 2014 | 59.65 | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 68.24 | +14.4% |
| 2016 | 59.52 | -12.8% |
| 2017 | 66.28 | +11.3% |
| 2018 | 59.47 | -10.3% |
| 2019 | 55.07 | -7.4% |
| 2020 | 43.99 | -20.1% |
| 2021 | 54.9 | +24.8% |
| 2022 | 68.71 | +25.2% |
| 2023 | 40.82 | -40.6% |
| 2024 | 29.93 | -26.7% |
| 2025 | 34.3 | +14.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.6378 | 0.4762 | 0.9037 | 10 |
| 1910s | 2.02 | 0.9769 | 3.18 | 10 |
| 1920s | 5.04 | 3.24 | 7.05 | 10 |
| 1930s | 7.62 | 6.55 | 10.02 | 10 |
| 1940s | 15.8 | 12.13 | 22 | 10 |
| 1950s | 41.09 | 24.77 | 64.57 | 10 |
| 1960s | 100.09 | 72.12 | 129.47 | 10 |
| 1970s | 111.11 | 100.18 | 130.49 | 10 |
| 1980s | 61.98 | 55 | 68.92 | 10 |
| 1990s | 58.66 | 49.73 | 62.82 | 10 |
| 2000s | 52.57 | 48.59 | 56.54 | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.89 | 55.07 | 72.23 | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.44 | 29.93 | 68.71 | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Bulgaria
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fuel imports 13.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 8.7% (2025)
- Fuel exports 7.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 15.4% (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuels in Bulgaria?
- Fossil fuels in Bulgaria was 34.3 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuels recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 130.49 in 1970.
- What is the lowest fossil fuels recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4762 in 1903.
- How does Bulgaria rank for fossil fuels?
- Bulgaria ranks 28th out of 220 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuels rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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