Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 10.6% in 2024. β Volatile
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Bulgaria, 1965β2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) β with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Bulgaria stood at 10.6%.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Bulgaria peaked at 11.4% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
Bulgaria ranks 6th of 80 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.8% | 1.9% | 5.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.9% | 5.0% | 8.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.4% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.8% | 8.3% | 9.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.9% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 5 |
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 46.56 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Bulgaria?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Bulgaria was 10.6% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) β with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 11.4% in 2002.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Bulgaria rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- Bulgaria ranks 6th out of 80 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.