Long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (General government) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (General government) was 3.35 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (General government) in Bulgaria, 2000–2013
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
In 2013, long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (general government) in Bulgaria stood at 3.35. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is down 9.5% on the previous year and down 86.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (general government) in Bulgaria peaked at 56.5 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3.35, in 2013.
Bulgaria ranks 11th of 22 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (General government) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 51.93 | — |
| 2001 | 56.5 | +8.8% |
| 2002 | 30.4 | -46.2% |
| 2003 | 24.83 | -18.3% |
| 2004 | 18.74 | -24.5% |
| 2005 | 10.4 | -44.5% |
| 2006 | 6.52 | -37.2% |
| 2007 | 4.96 | -24.0% |
| 2008 | 3.4 | -31.6% |
| 2009 | 4.15 | +22.2% |
| 2010 | 4.21 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 3.73 | -11.4% |
| 2012 | 3.7 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 3.35 | -9.5% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 3.35 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.35, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 3.35 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.33, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.18 | 3.4 | 56.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.75 | 3.35 | 4.21 | 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, of which variable interest rate (general government) in Bulgaria?
- Long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (general government) in Bulgaria was 3.35 in 2013, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (general government) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 56.5 in 2001.
- What is the lowest long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (general government) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.35 in 2013.
- How does Bulgaria rank for long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (general government)?
- Bulgaria ranks 11th out of 22 countries with data for 2013.
- Is long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (general government) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.5%. 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, of which variable interest rate (General government (ESA95)-NCBs, Financial stocks at nominal value). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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