Long-term debt (General government (ESA95)-NCBs, Financial stocks at) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Long-term debt (General government (ESA95)-NCBs, Financial stocks at) was 18.45 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Long-term debt (General government (ESA95)-NCBs, Financial stocks at) in Bulgaria, 2000–2013
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for long-term debt (general government (esa95)-ncbs, financial stocks at) in Bulgaria is 18.45, measured in 2013.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 58.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, long-term debt (general government (esa95)-ncbs, financial stocks at) in Bulgaria peaked at 71.84 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 13.65, in 2008.
Bulgaria ranks 25th of 26 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Long-term debt (General government (ESA95)-NCBs, Financial stocks at) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 71.84 | — |
| 2001 | 65.48 | -8.8% |
| 2002 | 52 | -20.6% |
| 2003 | 44.16 | -15.1% |
| 2004 | 36.77 | -16.7% |
| 2005 | 27.44 | -25.4% |
| 2006 | 21.6 | -21.3% |
| 2007 | 17.2 | -20.4% |
| 2008 | 13.65 | -20.6% |
| 2009 | 14.59 | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 15.84 | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 15.86 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 18.4 | +16.1% |
| 2013 | 18.45 | +0.3% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 18.45 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 60.7, 30% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 18.45 is below the median for high income countries, which is 64.45, 29% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.47 | 13.65 | 71.84 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.14 | 15.84 | 18.45 | 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 long-term debt (general government (esa95)-ncbs, financial stocks at) in Bulgaria?
- Long-term debt (general government (esa95)-ncbs, financial stocks at) in Bulgaria was 18.45 in 2013, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest long-term debt (general government (esa95)-ncbs, financial stocks at) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 71.84 in 2000.
- What is the lowest long-term debt (general government (esa95)-ncbs, financial stocks at) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.65 in 2008.
- How does Bulgaria rank for long-term debt (general government (esa95)-ncbs, financial stocks at)?
- Bulgaria ranks 25th out of 26 countries with data for 2013.
- Is long-term debt (general government (esa95)-ncbs, financial stocks at) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.2%. 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 Long-term debt (General government (ESA95)-NCBs, Financial stocks at nominal value). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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