CO₂ emissions by sector in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: CO₂ emissions by sector was 580,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
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.
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 |
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More climate change data for Bulgaria
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth -0.1% (2025)
- Population, total 6.43 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.2% (2025)
- Urban population 4.77 million (2025)
- Urban population 74.2% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 4.68 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 3.98 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 4.68 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 4.68 tonnes per person (2024)
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.