Debt, residual maturity over 5 years (General government) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Debt, residual maturity over 5 years (General government) was 8.94 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2013)
8.94
Change on year
up 8.3%
World rank
22nd
of 23 countries
All-time high
59.62
in 2000
All-time low
8.25
in 2012
Years of data
14
2000–2013
Debt, residual maturity over 5 years (General government) in Bulgaria, 2000–2013
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 8.94 for debt, residual maturity over 5 years (general government) in 2013.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.3% on the previous year and down 73.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, debt, residual maturity over 5 years (general government) in Bulgaria peaked at 59.62 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 8.25, in 2012.
Bulgaria ranks 22nd of 23 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Debt, residual maturity over 5 years (General government) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 59.62 | — |
| 2001 | 57.35 | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 44.15 | -23.0% |
| 2003 | 34.21 | -22.5% |
| 2004 | 26.13 | -23.6% |
| 2005 | 18.08 | -30.8% |
| 2006 | 15.06 | -16.7% |
| 2007 | 13.21 | -12.3% |
| 2008 | 8.4 | -36.4% |
| 2009 | 9.63 | +14.6% |
| 2010 | 8.83 | -8.3% |
| 2011 | 8.85 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 8.25 | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 8.94 | +8.3% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 8.94 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28.34, 32% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 8.94 is below the median for high income countries, which is 29.03, 31% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.58 | 8.4 | 59.62 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.72 | 8.25 | 8.94 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More financial sector data for Bulgaria
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 20.89 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 15.25 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 20.89 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is debt, residual maturity over 5 years (general government) in Bulgaria?
- Debt, residual maturity over 5 years (general government) in Bulgaria was 8.94 in 2013, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest debt, residual maturity over 5 years (general government) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 59.62 in 2000.
- What is the lowest debt, residual maturity over 5 years (general government) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.25 in 2012.
- How does Bulgaria rank for debt, residual maturity over 5 years (general government)?
- Bulgaria ranks 22nd out of 23 countries with data for 2013.
- Is debt, residual maturity over 5 years (general government) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of Debt, residual maturity over 5 years (General government (ESA95)-NCBs, Financial stocks at nominal value). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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