CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 808,944 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Bulgaria, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Bulgaria is 808,944 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 117.3% on the previous year and up 116.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Bulgaria peaked at 1.61 million tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, -16.16 million tonnes, in 1991.
Bulgaria ranks 89th of 120 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 | -12.04 million tonnes | -16.16 million tonnes | -4.14 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.00 million tonnes | -3.84 million tonnes | 1.61 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | -4.73 million tonnes | -7.14 million tonnes | -2.26 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.40 million tonnes | -4.68 million tonnes | 808,944 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 embedded in trade in Bulgaria?
- Co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Bulgaria was 808,944 tonnes in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.61 million tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.16 million tonnes in 1991.
- How does Bulgaria rank for co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
- Bulgaria ranks 89th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.0%. 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 CO₂ emissions embedded in trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual net carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions embedded in trade, measured in tonnes.