Per capita co2 sector in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Per capita co2 sector was 85.35 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
85.35
Change on year
down 23.3%
World rank
119th
of 187 countries
All-time high
678.96
in 1990
All-time low
85.35
in 2023
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Per capita co2 sector in Bulgaria, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for per capita co2 sector in Bulgaria is 85.35, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is down 23.3% on the previous year and down 48.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita co2 sector in Bulgaria peaked at 678.96 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 85.35, in 2023.
Bulgaria ranks 119th 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.
Per capita co2 sector in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 678.96 | — |
| 1991 | 470.34 | -30.7% |
| 1992 | 510.57 | +8.6% |
| 1993 | 596.47 | +16.8% |
| 1994 | 519.19 | -13.0% |
| 1995 | 385.28 | -25.8% |
| 1996 | 442.63 | +14.9% |
| 1997 | 312.76 | -29.3% |
| 1998 | 331.77 | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 250.39 | -24.5% |
| 2000 | 169.99 | -32.1% |
| 2001 | 160.18 | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 207.33 | +29.4% |
| 2003 | 224.23 | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 172.92 | -22.9% |
| 2005 | 166.34 | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 200.25 | +20.4% |
| 2007 | 175.3 | -12.5% |
| 2008 | 179.15 | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 149.57 | -16.5% |
| 2010 | 173.44 | +16.0% |
| 2011 | 200.54 | +15.6% |
| 2012 | 196.8 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 165.18 | -16.1% |
| 2014 | 131.52 | -20.4% |
| 2015 | 153.26 | +16.5% |
| 2016 | 164.15 | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 169.6 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 145.2 | -14.4% |
| 2019 | 137.62 | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 139.9 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 177.4 | +26.8% |
| 2022 | 111.34 | -37.2% |
| 2023 | 85.35 | -23.3% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 85.35 is below the median for high income countries, which is 461.71, 18% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 85.35 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 509.82, 17% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 449.83 | 250.39 | 678.96 | 10 |
| 2000s | 180.53 | 149.57 | 224.23 | 10 |
| 2010s | 163.73 | 131.52 | 200.54 | 10 |
| 2020s | 128.5 | 85.35 | 177.4 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 116 India 87.18 compare
- 117 Sao Tome and Principe 86.62 compare
- 118 Philippines 86.52 compare
- 120 Pakistan 83.03 compare
- 121 North Macedonia 76.43 compare
- 122 Kiribati 75.45 compare
More climate change data for Bulgaria
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 176.16 million kg (2050)
- 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 per capita co2 sector in Bulgaria?
- Per capita co2 sector in Bulgaria was 85.35 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita co2 sector recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 678.96 in 1990.
- What is the lowest per capita co2 sector recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 85.35 in 2023.
- How does Bulgaria rank for per capita co2 sector?
- Bulgaria ranks 119th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is per capita co2 sector rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita co2 sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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