CO₂ emissions by sector in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: CO₂ emissions by sector was 580,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
580,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 23.7%
World rank
106th
of 187 countries
All-time high
5.99 million tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
580,000 tonnes
in 2023
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions by sector in Bulgaria, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions by sector in Bulgaria stood at 580,000 tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of down 23.7% on the previous year and down 51.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Bulgaria peaked at 5.99 million tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 580,000 tonnes, in 2023.
Bulgaria ranks 106th of 187 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.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.99 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 4.09 million tonnes | -31.7% |
| 1992 | 4.37 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 5.05 million tonnes | +15.6% |
| 1994 | 4.37 million tonnes | -13.5% |
| 1995 | 3.22 million tonnes | -26.3% |
| 1996 | 3.67 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1997 | 2.57 million tonnes | -30.0% |
| 1998 | 2.70 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 2.02 million tonnes | -25.2% |
| 2000 | 1.36 million tonnes | -32.7% |
| 2001 | 1.27 million tonnes | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 1.63 million tonnes | +28.3% |
| 2003 | 1.75 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 1.34 million tonnes | -23.4% |
| 2005 | 1.28 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2006 | 1.53 million tonnes | +19.5% |
| 2007 | 1.33 million tonnes | -13.1% |
| 2008 | 1.35 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 1.12 million tonnes | -17.0% |
| 2010 | 1.29 million tonnes | +15.2% |
| 2011 | 1.48 million tonnes | +14.7% |
| 2012 | 1.44 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 1.20 million tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2014 | 950,000 tonnes | -20.8% |
| 2015 | 1.10 million tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2016 | 1.17 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 1.20 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 1.02 million tonnes | -15.0% |
| 2019 | 960,000 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 970,000 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 1.22 million tonnes | +25.8% |
| 2022 | 760,000 tonnes | -37.7% |
| 2023 | 580,000 tonnes | -23.7% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 580,000 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.00 million tonnes, 29% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 580,000 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.03 million tonnes, 14% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.81 million tonnes | 2.02 million tonnes | 5.99 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.40 million tonnes | 1.12 million tonnes | 1.75 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.18 million tonnes | 950,000 tonnes | 1.48 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 882,500 tonnes | 580,000 tonnes | 1.22 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More climate change data for Bulgaria
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,923 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 704.34 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,219 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.66 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 79.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,439 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,346 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 92.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.08 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Bulgaria?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Bulgaria was 580,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 5.99 million tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 580,000 tonnes in 2023.
- How does Bulgaria rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Bulgaria ranks 106th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.