Fish and seafood production in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Fish and seafood production was 24,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fish and seafood production in Bulgaria, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 24,000 tonnes for fish and seafood production in 2023.
That represents a change of up 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish and seafood production in Bulgaria peaked at 167,140 tonnes in 1976 and was at its lowest, 7,500 tonnes, in 1963.
That places Bulgaria 128th out of 191 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 30,699 tonnes | 7,500 tonnes | 83,270 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 117,389 tonnes | 86,110 tonnes | 167,140 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 112,649 tonnes | 100,220 tonnes | 125,190 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,576 tonnes | 12,630 tonnes | 57,850 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,053 tonnes | 8,580 tonnes | 17,320 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,400 tonnes | 15,000 tonnes | 27,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 23,250 tonnes | 21,000 tonnes | 24,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Bulgaria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.24 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.5% (2025)
- Rural population 1.66 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -1.0% (2025)
- Rural population 25.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.5% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.5% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 1.98 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish and seafood production in Bulgaria?
- Fish and seafood production in Bulgaria was 24,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish and seafood production recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 167,140 tonnes in 1976.
- What is the lowest fish and seafood production recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,500 tonnes in 1963.
- How does Bulgaria rank for fish and seafood production?
- Bulgaria ranks 128th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fish and seafood production rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.1%. 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 (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fish and seafood production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fish and seafood production is measured as the sum of seafood from wild catch and fish farming (aquaculture).