Net migration, annual growth rate in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Net migration, annual growth rate was -665.08 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-665.08 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 640.0%
World rank
217th
of 217 countries
All-time high
133.99 % change on previous year
in 1961
All-time low
-665.08 % change on previous year
in 2025
Years of data
60
1961–2025

Net migration, annual growth rate in Bulgaria, 1961–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Bulgaria recorded -665.08 % change on previous year for net migration, annual growth rate in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 60 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 640.0% on the previous year and down 608.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Bulgaria peaked at 133.99 % change on previous year in 1961 and was at its lowest, -665.08 % change on previous year, in 2025.

Bulgaria ranks 217th of 217 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -30.57 % change on previous year -378.42 % change on previous year 133.99 % change on previous year 8
1970s -83.25 % change on previous year -425.04 % change on previous year 98.61 % change on previous year 9
1980s -10.39 % change on previous year -134.52 % change on previous year 105.74 % change on previous year 8
1990s 6.02 % change on previous year -6.71 % change on previous year 83.43 % change on previous year 10
2000s -1.02 % change on previous year -17.23 % change on previous year 58.55 % change on previous year 10
2010s -10.56 % change on previous year -124.32 % change on previous year 94.97 % change on previous year 10
2020s -154.21 % change on previous year -665.08 % change on previous year 125.4 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 214 Latvia -229.44 % change on previous year compare
  2. 215 Malawi -273.46 % change on previous year compare
  3. 216 Montenegro -450.36 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 263 places β†’

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All data for Bulgaria β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is net migration, annual growth rate in Bulgaria?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Bulgaria was -665.08 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 133.99 % change on previous year in 1961.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was -665.08 % change on previous year in 2025.
How does Bulgaria rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Bulgaria ranks 217th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 608.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Net migration, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
263 places, 16,543 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.