Pigmeat production tonnes in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Pigmeat production tonnes was 86,290 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
86,290
Change on year
up 8.4%
World rank
60th
of 180 countries
All-time high
411,514
in 1989
All-time low
50,211
in 2001
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Pigmeat production tonnes in Bulgaria, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pigmeat production tonnes in Bulgaria is 86,290, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 8.4% on the previous year and up 27.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pigmeat production tonnes in Bulgaria peaked at 411,514 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 50,211, in 2001.
That places Bulgaria 60th out of 180 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.
Pigmeat production tonnes in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 140,634 | — |
| 1962 | 137,300 | -2.4% |
| 1963 | 117,169 | -14.7% |
| 1964 | 131,418 | +12.2% |
| 1965 | 164,625 | +25.3% |
| 1966 | 158,451 | -3.8% |
| 1967 | 168,486 | +6.3% |
| 1968 | 184,680 | +9.6% |
| 1969 | 164,075 | -11.2% |
| 1970 | 147,115 | -10.3% |
| 1971 | 169,222 | +15.0% |
| 1972 | 201,380 | +19.0% |
| 1973 | 185,370 | -8.0% |
| 1974 | 176,244 | -4.9% |
| 1975 | 269,406 | +52.9% |
| 1976 | 316,524 | +17.5% |
| 1977 | 275,499 | -13.0% |
| 1978 | 275,523 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 307,100 | +11.5% |
| 1980 | 313,081 | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 326,020 | +4.1% |
| 1982 | 323,884 | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 333,560 | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 334,823 | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 334,260 | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 371,749 | +11.2% |
| 1987 | 371,855 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 393,657 | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 411,514 | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 405,780 | -1.4% |
| 1991 | 361,523 | -10.9% |
| 1992 | 311,430 | -13.9% |
| 1993 | 276,761 | -11.1% |
| 1994 | 207,096 | -25.2% |
| 1995 | 256,430 | +23.8% |
| 1996 | 252,420 | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 226,700 | -10.2% |
| 1998 | 248,050 | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 267,132 | +7.7% |
| 2000 | 242,865 | -9.1% |
| 2001 | 50,211 | -79.3% |
| 2002 | 61,784 | +23.0% |
| 2003 | 70,644 | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 78,320 | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 74,532 | -4.8% |
| 2006 | 77,009 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 76,303 | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 73,757 | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 73,659 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 70,471 | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 72,506 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 73,159 | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 72,905 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 67,442 | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 69,259 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 72,737 | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 75,133 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 81,820 | +8.9% |
| 2019 | 81,590 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 65,550 | -19.7% |
| 2021 | 80,650 | +23.0% |
| 2022 | 85,030 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 79,630 | -6.4% |
| 2024 | 86,290 | +8.4% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 86,290 is above the median for high income countries, which is 77,630, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 86,290 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 103,170, 84% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pigmeat production tonnes in Bulgaria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -79.3% | 242,865 | 50,211 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 151,871 | 117,169 | 184,680 | 9 |
| 1970s | 232,338 | 147,115 | 316,524 | 10 |
| 1980s | 351,440 | 313,081 | 411,514 | 10 |
| 1990s | 281,332 | 207,096 | 405,780 | 10 |
| 2000s | 87,908 | 50,211 | 242,865 | 10 |
| 2010s | 73,702 | 67,442 | 81,820 | 10 |
| 2020s | 79,430 | 65,550 | 86,290 | 5 |
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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 pigmeat production tonnes in Bulgaria?
- Pigmeat production tonnes in Bulgaria was 86,290 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 411,514 in 1989.
- What is the lowest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 50,211 in 2001.
- How does Bulgaria rank for pigmeat production tonnes?
- Bulgaria ranks 60th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pigmeat production tonnes rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.9%. 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 Pigmeat production tonnes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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