Walnuts, in shell — Yield in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Walnuts, in shell — Yield was 560.8 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Walnuts, in shell — Yield in Bulgaria, 1985–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for walnuts, in shell — yield in Bulgaria is 560.8 kg/ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 22.1% on the previous year and down 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, walnuts, in shell — yield in Bulgaria peaked at 2,343 kg/ha in 1989 and was at its lowest, 137.3 kg/ha, in 2009.
Bulgaria ranks 56th of 60 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Walnuts, in shell — Yield in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1,978 kg/ha | — |
| 1986 | 1,991 kg/ha | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 2,105 kg/ha | +5.7% |
| 1988 | 2,057 kg/ha | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 2,343 kg/ha | +13.9% |
| 1990 | 1,850 kg/ha | -21.0% |
| 1991 | 1,672 kg/ha | -9.7% |
| 1992 | 2,046 kg/ha | +22.4% |
| 1993 | 804.2 kg/ha | -60.7% |
| 1994 | 2,043 kg/ha | +154.0% |
| 1995 | 1,164 kg/ha | -43.0% |
| 1996 | 979.3 kg/ha | -15.9% |
| 1997 | 1,590 kg/ha | +62.3% |
| 1998 | 774.8 kg/ha | -51.3% |
| 1999 | 972.6 kg/ha | +25.5% |
| 2000 | 936.5 kg/ha | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 1,588 kg/ha | +69.6% |
| 2002 | 386.4 kg/ha | -75.7% |
| 2003 | 1,016 kg/ha | +162.8% |
| 2004 | 860.3 kg/ha | -15.3% |
| 2005 | 826.5 kg/ha | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 708.1 kg/ha | -14.3% |
| 2007 | 336.2 kg/ha | -52.5% |
| 2008 | 259.2 kg/ha | -22.9% |
| 2009 | 137.3 kg/ha | -47.0% |
| 2010 | 236.1 kg/ha | +72.0% |
| 2011 | 463.4 kg/ha | +96.3% |
| 2012 | 1,113 kg/ha | +140.1% |
| 2013 | 1,382 kg/ha | +24.2% |
| 2014 | 601.4 kg/ha | -56.5% |
| 2015 | 717.5 kg/ha | +19.3% |
| 2016 | 789.6 kg/ha | +10.0% |
| 2017 | 703.2 kg/ha | -10.9% |
| 2018 | 828.5 kg/ha | +17.8% |
| 2019 | 761 kg/ha | -8.1% |
| 2020 | 669 kg/ha | -12.1% |
| 2021 | 586.1 kg/ha | -12.4% |
| 2022 | 485 kg/ha | -17.2% |
| 2023 | 459.4 kg/ha | -5.3% |
| 2024 | 560.8 kg/ha | +22.1% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 560.8 kg/ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,706 kg/ha, 33% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 560.8 kg/ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,078 kg/ha, 27% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,095 kg/ha | 1,978 kg/ha | 2,343 kg/ha | 5 |
| 1990s | 1,390 kg/ha | 774.8 kg/ha | 2,046 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 705.39 kg/ha | 137.3 kg/ha | 1,588 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 759.55 kg/ha | 236.1 kg/ha | 1,382 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 552.06 kg/ha | 459.4 kg/ha | 669 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 54 North Macedonia 611.5 kg/ha compare
- 55 Hungary 580.6 kg/ha compare
- 57 Australia and New Zealand 424.2 kg/ha compare
- 58 Australia 411.1 kg/ha compare
- 59 Slovakia 204.2 kg/ha compare
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 walnuts, in shell — yield in Bulgaria?
- Walnuts, in shell — yield in Bulgaria was 560.8 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest walnuts, in shell — yield recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 2,343 kg/ha in 1989.
- What is the lowest walnuts, in shell — yield recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 137.3 kg/ha in 2009.
- How does Bulgaria rank for walnuts, in shell — yield?
- Bulgaria ranks 56th out of 60 countries with data for 2024.
- Is walnuts, in shell — yield rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.8%. 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, published as part of Walnuts, in shell — Yield. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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