Electricity — Emissions in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Electricity — Emissions was 150.63 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
150.63 kt
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
70th
of 142 countries
All-time high
756.41 kt
in 1990
All-time low
79.11 kt
in 2002
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Electricity — Emissions in Bulgaria, 1990–2023

02004006008001990200620231990: 756.4 kt1991: 541.9 kt1992: 487.1 kt1993: 382.4 kt1994: 353.1 kt1995: 312.5 kt1996: 331.7 kt1997: 193.2 kt1998: 122.1 kt1999: 96.8 kt2000: 83.6 kt2001: 84.5 kt2002: 79.1 kt2003: 94.1 kt2004: 84.5 kt2005: 95.6 kt2006: 96.7 kt2007: 127.7 kt2008: 160.1 kt2009: 134.6 kt2010: 121.7 kt2011: 167 kt2012: 142.5 kt2013: 137.1 kt2014: 130.6 kt2015: 119.8 kt2016: 120.9 kt2017: 120.6 kt2018: 143.4 kt2019: 179.3 kt2020: 207 kt2021: 172.1 kt2022: 150.6 kt2023: 150.6 kt

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

In 2023, electricity — emissions in Bulgaria stood at 150.63 kt.

That represents a change of up 9.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electricity — emissions in Bulgaria peaked at 756.41 kt in 1990 and was at its lowest, 79.11 kt, in 2002.

That places Bulgaria 70th out of 142 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Electricity — Emissions in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Electricity — Emissions (CO2) in Bulgaria, 1990 to 2023.
Year kt Change
1990 756.41 kt —
1991 541.9 kt -28.4%
1992 487.12 kt -10.1%
1993 382.4 kt -21.5%
1994 353.11 kt -7.7%
1995 312.55 kt -11.5%
1996 331.75 kt +6.1%
1997 193.17 kt -41.8%
1998 122.14 kt -36.8%
1999 96.77 kt -20.8%
2000 83.65 kt -13.6%
2001 84.53 kt +1.1%
2002 79.11 kt -6.4%
2003 94.08 kt +18.9%
2004 84.45 kt -10.2%
2005 95.59 kt +13.2%
2006 96.69 kt +1.1%
2007 127.74 kt +32.1%
2008 160.07 kt +25.3%
2009 134.55 kt -15.9%
2010 121.74 kt -9.5%
2011 166.98 kt +37.2%
2012 142.49 kt -14.7%
2013 137.11 kt -3.8%
2014 130.61 kt -4.7%
2015 119.77 kt -8.3%
2016 120.86 kt +0.9%
2017 120.56 kt -0.2%
2018 143.41 kt +19.0%
2019 179.25 kt +25.0%
2020 207.03 kt +15.5%
2021 172.13 kt -16.9%
2022 150.63 kt -12.5%
2023 150.63 kt +0.0%

Bulgaria compared with similar countries

  • Bulgaria's 150.63 kt is below the median for high income countries, which is 261.56 kt, 58% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
  • Bulgaria's 150.63 kt is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 150.63 kt, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 357.73 kt 96.77 kt 756.41 kt 10
2000s 104.05 kt 79.11 kt 160.07 kt 10
2010s 138.28 kt 119.77 kt 179.25 kt 10
2020s 170.1 kt 150.63 kt 207.03 kt 4

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 67 Namibia 185.98 kt compare
  2. 68 Senegal 183.21 kt compare
  3. 69 Cuba 153.53 kt compare
  4. 71 Estonia 149.99 kt compare
  5. 72 Eswatini 132.06 kt compare
  6. 73 Cyprus 122.28 kt compare

See the full ranking of 187 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is electricity — emissions in Bulgaria?
Electricity — emissions in Bulgaria was 150.63 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest electricity — emissions recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 756.41 kt in 1990.
What is the lowest electricity — emissions recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 79.11 kt in 2002.
How does Bulgaria rank for electricity — emissions?
Bulgaria ranks 70th out of 142 countries with data for 2023.
Is electricity — emissions rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Electricity — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Electricity — Emissions (CO2)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
187 places, 5,248 data points, 1990–2023
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