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.
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -14.41 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | -16.16 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1992 | -14.39 million tonnes | -10.9% |
| 1993 | -12.25 million tonnes | -14.8% |
| 1994 | -14.26 million tonnes | +16.4% |
| 1995 | -11.09 million tonnes | -22.2% |
| 1996 | -12.76 million tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1997 | -12.46 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1998 | -8.46 million tonnes | -32.1% |
| 1999 | -4.14 million tonnes | -51.1% |
| 2000 | -3.13 million tonnes | -24.3% |
| 2001 | -3.38 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2002 | -3.12 million tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2003 | -3.84 million tonnes | +22.8% |
| 2004 | -3.30 million tonnes | -14.0% |
| 2005 | -1.81 million tonnes | -45.1% |
| 2006 | -798,080 tonnes | -56.0% |
| 2007 | -1.31 million tonnes | +64.3% |
| 2008 | 1.61 million tonnes | -222.9% |
| 2009 | -940,384 tonnes | -158.3% |
| 2010 | -3.06 million tonnes | +225.4% |
| 2011 | -6.41 million tonnes | +109.4% |
| 2012 | -4.92 million tonnes | -23.3% |
| 2013 | -5.04 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2014 | -5.64 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2015 | -7.14 million tonnes | +26.6% |
| 2016 | -4.87 million tonnes | -31.8% |
| 2017 | -5.53 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 2018 | -2.40 million tonnes | -56.6% |
| 2019 | -2.26 million tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2020 | -292,452 tonnes | -87.1% |
| 2021 | -1.43 million tonnes | +390.1% |
| 2022 | -4.68 million tonnes | +226.8% |
| 2023 | 808,944 tonnes | -117.3% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 808,944 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.84 million tonnes, 8% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 808,944 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.87 million tonnes, 10% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions embedded in trade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -390.1% | -292,452 tonnes | -1.43 million tonnes |
| 2022 | -226.8% | -1.43 million tonnes | -4.68 million tonnes |
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 |
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 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.