Net migration in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Net migration was -2,961 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Bulgaria, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Bulgaria is -2,961, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 665.1% on the previous year and up 30.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Bulgaria peaked at 30,167 in 2020 and was at its lowest, -120,552, in 1992.
That places Bulgaria 125th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | -453.6 | -3,204 | 505 | 10 |
| 1970s | -15,326 | -62,769 | -872 | 10 |
| 1980s | -14,090 | -114,705 | 1,104 | 10 |
| 1990s | -51,129 | -120,552 | -19,973 | 10 |
| 2000s | -17,910 | -30,726 | -12,735 | 10 |
| 2010s | -10,071 | -26,334 | -1,324 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,860 | -2,961 | 30,167 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More financial sector data for Bulgaria
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 47.0% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 7.16 (2025)
- Net domestic credit 58.79 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net foreign assets 46.19 billion current LCU (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 47.1% (2024)
- Broad money 82.1% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 3.9% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector 47.1% (2024)
- Official exchange rate 1.74 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Claims on central government 2.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Bulgaria?
- Net migration in Bulgaria was -2,961 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 30,167 in 2020.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -120,552 in 1992.
- How does Bulgaria rank for net migration?
- Bulgaria ranks 125th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.