Bulgaria's population is projected to be 3,608,077 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6,667,659 | -0.62% | 110 |
| 2025 | 6,714,560 | -0.64% | 110 |
| 2020 | 6,933,652 | -0.6% | 107 |
| 2019 | 6,975,469 | -0.7% | 105 |
| 2018 | 7,024,745 | -0.72% | 105 |
| 2017 | 7,075,636 | -0.73% | 104 |
| 2015 | 7,177,517 | -0.71% | 103 |
| 2010 | 7,437,599 | -0.68% | 98 |
| 2005 | 7,695,050 | -0.78% | 92 |
| 2000 | 8,000,520 | -0.87% | 91 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6,667,659 | -0.62% | 110 |
| 2032 | 6,348,399 | -0.83% | 116 |
| 2037 | 6,071,890 | -0.89% | 121 |
| 2042 | 5,801,386 | -0.91% | 124 |
| 2047 | 5,548,705 | -0.89% | 125 |
| 2052 | 5,306,434 | -0.89% | 129 |
| 2057 | 5,068,667 | -0.91% | 129 |
| 2062 | 4,830,917 | -0.96% | 132 |
| 2067 | 4,596,676 | -0.99% | 133 |
| 2072 | 4,378,825 | -0.97% | 133 |
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Sofia has a metropolitan area population of 1,205,833, comprising 18.08%% of Bulgaria's total population.
As of 2026, Bulgaria has a total population of 6,667,659, ranking as the 110th most populous nation in the world.
Bulgaria has a net population change of approximately -134 people per day, driven by 162 births, 280 deaths, and net emigration of 16 people.
Bulgaria represents 0.08% of the total global population and 0.9% of Europe's population.
Bulgaria has a population density of 61.4 people per km² (approximately 159.1 per mi²), making it the 152nd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 69.77% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is decreasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Bulgaria is Bulgarian (76.9%) , followed by Unspecified (10%) .
As of 2026, Eastern Orthodox is the largest religion in Bulgaria, comprising 59.4% of the population.
