Main farm land use in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Main farm land use was 4.61 million Hectare in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
4.61 million Hectare
Change on year
down 6.1%
World rank
19th
of 40 countries
All-time high
5.61 million Hectare
in 2013
All-time low
4.01 million Hectare
in 2005
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Main farm land use in Bulgaria, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
In 2023, main farm land use in Bulgaria stood at 4.61 million Hectare.
The figure is down 6.1% on the previous year and down 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, main farm land use in Bulgaria peaked at 5.61 million Hectare in 2013 and was at its lowest, 4.01 million Hectare, in 2005.
Bulgaria ranks 19th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Main farm land use in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4.01 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 4.09 million Hectare | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 5.26 million Hectare | +28.7% |
| 2013 | 5.61 million Hectare | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 4.97 million Hectare | -11.3% |
| 2020 | 4.91 million Hectare | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 4.61 million Hectare | -6.1% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 4.61 million Hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.68 million Hectare, 98% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 4.61 million Hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.65 million Hectare, 99% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.05 million Hectare | 4.01 million Hectare | 4.09 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.28 million Hectare | 4.97 million Hectare | 5.61 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 4.76 million Hectare | 4.61 million Hectare | 4.91 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More agriculture & rural data for Bulgaria
- 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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2583 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is main farm land use in Bulgaria?
- Main farm land use in Bulgaria was 4.61 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main farm land use recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 5.61 million Hectare in 2013.
- What is the lowest main farm land use recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.01 million Hectare in 2005.
- How does Bulgaria rank for main farm land use?
- Bulgaria ranks 19th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main farm land use rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Main farm land use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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