Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was -5.14 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Bulgaria, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Bulgaria is -5.14 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.0% on the previous year and down 121.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Bulgaria peaked at 287.73 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -42.63 % change on previous year, in 1996.
Bulgaria ranks 139th of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 44.64 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -23.11 % change on previous year | -151.8% |
| 1994 | 48.51 % change on previous year | -309.9% |
| 1995 | -9.53 % change on previous year | -119.6% |
| 1996 | -42.63 % change on previous year | +347.4% |
| 1997 | 287.73 % change on previous year | -775.0% |
| 1998 | -9.52 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
| 1999 | 0.2077 % change on previous year | -102.2% |
| 2000 | -9.4 % change on previous year | -4623.5% |
| 2001 | -6.62 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 2002 | 31.83 % change on previous year | -580.6% |
| 2003 | 0.805 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 2004 | -1.31 % change on previous year | -262.6% |
| 2005 | -23.59 % change on previous year | +1702.6% |
| 2006 | 3.85 % change on previous year | -116.3% |
| 2007 | 7.25 % change on previous year | +88.3% |
| 2008 | -9.56 % change on previous year | -231.8% |
| 2009 | 55.46 % change on previous year | -680.3% |
| 2010 | -4.27 % change on previous year | -107.7% |
| 2011 | -21.28 % change on previous year | +398.0% |
| 2012 | 19.54 % change on previous year | -191.8% |
| 2013 | -9.87 % change on previous year | -150.5% |
| 2014 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -113.5% |
| 2015 | 23.52 % change on previous year | +1666.3% |
| 2016 | 12.25 % change on previous year | -47.9% |
| 2017 | -2.7 % change on previous year | -122.0% |
| 2018 | -9.7 % change on previous year | +259.6% |
| 2019 | -2.72 % change on previous year | -71.9% |
| 2020 | 48.35 % change on previous year | -1876.5% |
| 2021 | -22.26 % change on previous year | -146.0% |
| 2022 | -15.03 % change on previous year | -32.5% |
| 2023 | 12.49 % change on previous year | -183.1% |
| 2024 | -5.35 % change on previous year | -142.8% |
| 2025 | -5.14 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.04 % change on previous year | -42.63 % change on previous year | 287.73 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 4.87 % change on previous year | -23.59 % change on previous year | 55.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6096 % change on previous year | -21.28 % change on previous year | 23.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.18 % change on previous year | -22.26 % change on previous year | 48.35 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 136 Egypt -3.96 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Croatia -4.05 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Saint Kitts and Nevis -4.43 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Bahamas -5.27 % change on previous year compare
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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 total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Bulgaria?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Bulgaria was -5.14 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 287.73 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -42.63 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does Bulgaria rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Bulgaria ranks 139th out of 177 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 121.9%. 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 Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total reserves in months of imports International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.