Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 5.02 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.02 million tonnes
Change on year
up 7.4%
World rank
78th
of 146 countries
All-time high
12.26 million tonnes
in 1988
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1881
Years of data
129
1881–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Bulgaria, 1881–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Bulgaria stood at 5.02 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.4% on the previous year and down 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Bulgaria peaked at 12.26 million tonnes in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1881.
Bulgaria ranks 78th of 146 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.
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1881 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1882 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1883 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1884 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1885 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1886 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1887 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1888 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1889 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1890 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1891 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1892 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1893 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1894 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1895 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1896 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1897 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1898 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1899 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1900 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1901 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1902 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1903 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1904 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1905 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1906 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1907 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1908 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1909 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1910 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1911 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1912 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1913 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1914 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1915 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1916 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1917 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1918 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1919 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1920 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1921 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1922 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1923 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1924 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1925 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1926 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1927 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 124,586 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 186,864 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1967 | 567,958 tonnes | +203.9% |
| 1968 | 875,642 tonnes | +54.2% |
| 1969 | 908,672 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1970 | 824,351 tonnes | -9.3% |
| 1971 | 567,920 tonnes | -31.1% |
| 1972 | 381,056 tonnes | -32.9% |
| 1973 | 384,700 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1974 | 839,056 tonnes | +118.1% |
| 1975 | 2.22 million tonnes | +165.1% |
| 1976 | 3.89 million tonnes | +75.0% |
| 1977 | 4.96 million tonnes | +27.6% |
| 1978 | 5.29 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1979 | 5.66 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1980 | 7.25 million tonnes | +27.9% |
| 1981 | 7.89 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1982 | 8.75 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1983 | 9.20 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 9.29 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 8.95 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1986 | 9.43 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1987 | 10.78 million tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1988 | 12.26 million tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1989 | 11.02 million tonnes | -10.1% |
| 1990 | 12.11 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1991 | 10.18 million tonnes | -15.9% |
| 1992 | 8.89 million tonnes | -12.7% |
| 1993 | 8.15 million tonnes | -8.3% |
| 1994 | 8.11 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 9.99 million tonnes | +23.1% |
| 1996 | 10.19 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 8.23 million tonnes | -19.2% |
| 1998 | 7.16 million tonnes | -13.1% |
| 1999 | 6.22 million tonnes | -13.2% |
| 2000 | 6.77 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 6.29 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 5.60 million tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2003 | 5.82 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 5.83 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 6.57 million tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 6.73 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 6.88 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 6.72 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 5.05 million tonnes | -24.9% |
| 2010 | 5.39 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 6.15 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 2012 | 5.75 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 5.61 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 5.60 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 5.94 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 5.95 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 6.05 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 5.80 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 5.27 million tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2020 | 5.31 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 6.26 million tonnes | +17.8% |
| 2022 | 5.02 million tonnes | -19.8% |
| 2023 | 4.68 million tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2024 | 5.02 million tonnes | +7.4% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 5.02 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.05 million tonnes, 50% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 5.02 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.92 million tonnes, 73% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Bulgaria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | +203.9% | 186,864 tonnes | 567,958 tonnes |
| 1975 | +165.1% | 839,056 tonnes | 2.22 million tonnes |
| 1974 | +118.1% | 384,700 tonnes | 839,056 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1890s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 532,744 tonnes | 124,586 tonnes | 908,672 tonnes | 5 |
| 1970s | 2.50 million tonnes | 381,056 tonnes | 5.66 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.48 million tonnes | 7.25 million tonnes | 12.26 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.92 million tonnes | 6.22 million tonnes | 12.11 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.23 million tonnes | 5.05 million tonnes | 6.88 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.75 million tonnes | 5.27 million tonnes | 6.15 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.26 million tonnes | 4.68 million tonnes | 6.26 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Bulgaria
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,219 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in Bulgaria?
- Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Bulgaria was 5.02 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 12.26 million tonnes in 1988.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1881.
- How does Bulgaria rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?
- Bulgaria ranks 78th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from gas, measured in tonnes.