Capture fishery production in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Capture fishery production was 6,862 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6,862
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
149th
of 215 countries
All-time high
160,894
in 1976
All-time low
5,434
in 2005
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture fishery production in Bulgaria, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, capture fishery production in Bulgaria stood at 6,862.
The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and down 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production in Bulgaria peaked at 160,894 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 5,434, in 2005.
That places Bulgaria 149th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capture fishery production in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7,800 | — |
| 1961 | 7,200 | -7.7% |
| 1962 | 8,600 | +19.4% |
| 1963 | 6,700 | -22.1% |
| 1964 | 9,600 | +43.3% |
| 1965 | 16,083 | +67.5% |
| 1966 | 22,975 | +42.9% |
| 1967 | 38,081 | +65.7% |
| 1968 | 55,584 | +46.0% |
| 1969 | 78,673 | +41.5% |
| 1970 | 88,601 | +12.6% |
| 1971 | 95,404 | +7.7% |
| 1972 | 106,417 | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 97,110 | -8.7% |
| 1974 | 112,759 | +16.1% |
| 1975 | 151,933 | +34.7% |
| 1976 | 160,894 | +5.9% |
| 1977 | 129,863 | -19.3% |
| 1978 | 91,261 | -29.7% |
| 1979 | 76,065 | -16.7% |
| 1980 | 113,687 | +49.5% |
| 1981 | 93,953 | -17.4% |
| 1982 | 100,982 | +7.5% |
| 1983 | 108,207 | +7.2% |
| 1984 | 100,996 | -6.7% |
| 1985 | 89,663 | -11.2% |
| 1986 | 97,314 | +8.5% |
| 1987 | 99,005 | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 105,877 | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 91,351 | -13.7% |
| 1990 | 49,254 | -46.1% |
| 1991 | 50,056 | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 24,016 | -52.0% |
| 1993 | 13,658 | -43.1% |
| 1994 | 6,585 | -51.8% |
| 1995 | 8,012 | +21.7% |
| 1996 | 8,854 | +10.5% |
| 1997 | 11,237 | +26.9% |
| 1998 | 18,946 | +68.6% |
| 1999 | 10,556 | -44.3% |
| 2000 | 8,663 | -17.9% |
| 2001 | 8,674 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 15,008 | +73.0% |
| 2003 | 12,035 | -19.8% |
| 2004 | 8,252 | -31.4% |
| 2005 | 5,434 | -34.1% |
| 2006 | 7,544 | +38.8% |
| 2007 | 8,903 | +18.0% |
| 2008 | 8,864 | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 8,978 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 10,769 | +19.9% |
| 2011 | 9,623 | -10.6% |
| 2012 | 9,581 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 9,670 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 8,687 | -10.2% |
| 2015 | 8,829 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 8,614 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 8,559 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 8,599 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 10,330 | +20.1% |
| 2020 | 6,296 | -39.1% |
| 2021 | 9,009 | +43.1% |
| 2022 | 5,594 | -37.9% |
| 2023 | 6,704 | +19.8% |
| 2024 | 6,862 | +2.4% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 6,862 is below the median for high income countries, which is 15,100, 45% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 6,862 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25,991, 26% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25,130 | 6,700 | 78,673 | 10 |
| 1970s | 111,031 | 76,065 | 160,894 | 10 |
| 1980s | 100,104 | 89,663 | 113,687 | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,117 | 6,585 | 50,056 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,236 | 5,434 | 15,008 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,326 | 8,559 | 10,769 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,893 | 5,594 | 9,009 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 146 Samoa 8,094 compare
- 147 East Timor 7,876 compare
- 148 Equatorial Guinea 7,253 compare
- 150 Romania 5,758 compare
- 151 Sao Tome and Principe 5,730 compare
- 152 Cape Verde 5,547 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Bulgaria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0715 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.5626 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0125 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.7824 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 21.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0247 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 503.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9803 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production in Bulgaria?
- Capture fishery production in Bulgaria was 6,862 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture fishery production recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 160,894 in 1976.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,434 in 2005.
- How does Bulgaria rank for capture fishery production?
- Bulgaria ranks 149th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. 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 Capture fishery production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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