Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual was -0.0839 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.0839 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 89.6%
World rank
116th
of 121 countries
All-time high
2.62 % change on previous year
in 1964
All-time low
-0.6979 % change on previous year
in 2000
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Bulgaria, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded -0.0839 % change on previous year for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in 2025.
The figure is down 89.6% on the previous year and down 119.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Bulgaria peaked at 2.62 % change on previous year in 1964 and was at its lowest, -0.6979 % change on previous year, in 2000.
Bulgaria ranks 116th of 121 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.61 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 2.62 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 2.62 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 2.62 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1965 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1966 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 1967 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 1968 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1971 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1976 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1979 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1980 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1983 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 0.9387 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 1987 | -0.0386 % change on previous year | -104.1% |
| 1988 | -0.0377 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1989 | -0.0378 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1990 | -0.0386 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1991 | -0.0378 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1992 | -0.0378 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1993 | -0.4143 % change on previous year | +996.0% |
| 1994 | -0.6971 % change on previous year | +68.2% |
| 1995 | -0.6977 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1996 | -0.6975 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1997 | -0.6964 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1998 | -0.6969 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1999 | -0.6974 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2000 | -0.6979 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2001 | -0.6966 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -257.2% |
| 2003 | 1.17 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 0.9957 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 2005 | 0.9919 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 0.7452 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 2007 | 0.6726 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2008 | 0.852 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 2009 | 0.849 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 0.8501 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 0.8503 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.8513 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 0.6452 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 2014 | 0.4411 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 2015 | 0.4407 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 0.442 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 0.44 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 0.4405 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 0.3552 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 2020 | 0.3156 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 2021 | 0.2607 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 2022 | 0.1931 % change on previous year | -25.9% |
| 2023 | 0.1026 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 2024 | -0.0443 % change on previous year | -143.1% |
| 2025 | -0.0839 % change on previous year | +89.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.34 % change on previous year | 1.92 % change on previous year | 2.62 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.92 % change on previous year | 1.92 % change on previous year | 1.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.23 % change on previous year | -0.0386 % change on previous year | 1.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.4712 % change on previous year | -0.6977 % change on previous year | -0.0378 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5979 % change on previous year | -0.6979 % change on previous year | 1.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5756 % change on previous year | 0.3552 % change on previous year | 0.8513 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.124 % change on previous year | -0.0839 % change on previous year | 0.3156 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 113 Hungary 0.1039 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Poland 0.0433 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Greece 0.0231 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Ukraine -0.1124 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Puerto Rico -0.1207 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Japan -0.222 % change on previous year compare
More urban development data for Bulgaria
- Population in the largest city 27.0% (2025)
- Population density 59.38 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 19.68 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 1.29 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.2 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 11.87 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 1.29 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 1.15 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 173.14 Hectares (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Bulgaria?
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Bulgaria was -0.0839 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 2.62 % change on previous year in 1964.
- What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.6979 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Bulgaria rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual?
- Bulgaria ranks 116th out of 121 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 119.0%. 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 Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, 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 Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.