What is the population of Republic of Bulgaria?

The population of Republic of Bulgaria is 6,437,360.

Where is Republic of Bulgaria located?

Republic of Bulgaria is located at latitude 43.0 and longitude 25.0.

What is the area of Republic of Bulgaria?

The area of Republic of Bulgaria is 110993.6 km².

What time zone is Republic of Bulgaria in?

Republic of Bulgaria is in the Europe/Sofia time zone.

What is the official language of Republic of Bulgaria?

The official language of Republic of Bulgaria is Bulgarian.

How has the population of Republic of Bulgaria changed?

The population of Republic of Bulgaria has decreased from 7,867,374 (1960) to 6,437,360 (2026), a change of -18.2%.

Bulgaria (Republic of Bulgaria), BG

Bulgaria: Located in Southeast Europe, it borders the Black Sea to the east and is characterized by a diverse landscape including mountains, rivers, and a coastline.

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Republic of Bulgaria at a glance

Republic of Bulgaria currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages and 28 state or regional pages linked on MapSof.

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Sofia

Population 1,152,556

Quick Facts about Republic of Bulgaria

Population	6,437,360
Country	Bulgaria
Plate code	BG
Area	110993.6 km²
Official name	la République de Bulgarie, Republiken Bulgarien, Bulharská republika, Republica Bulgaria, Република България
Continent	Europe
Easternmost point	Point(28.60926144 43.541729)
Northernmost point	Point(22.67 44.22)
Latitude & Longitude	43.0000,25.0000
Legislative body	National Assembly of Bulgaria
Named for	Bulgars
Official language	Bulgarian
Capital	Sofia
Time Zone	Europe/Sofia, UTC+02:00, Eastern European Time, Eastern European Summer Time, UTC+03:00
Local time	00:16:54 (24th September 2026)

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Geography

Republic of Bulgaria is located at 43°0'0"N 25°0'0"E (43.0, 25.0). It has 7 neighbors: Turkey, Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Union, Serbia and Black Sea.

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The largest city of Republic of Bulgaria is Sofia with a population of 1,152,556. Other cities include, Varna population 312,770, Burgas population 195,966, Ruse population 156,238 and Stara Zagora population 143,431. See all Republic of Bulgaria cities & populated places.

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Republic of Bulgaria has 7 neighbours.

Republic of Turkey Straddling Western Asia and Southeast Europe, this transcontinental country serves as a bridge between cultures.
Hellenic Republic Located in Southeast Europe, this country occupies the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula, bordering the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas.
Република Македонија This Balkan nation in Southeast Europe is characterized by its mountainous terrain, deep valleys, and the Vardar River.
România Located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, this country is the twelfth-largest in Europe by area.
Union A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Serbia Located in Southeast Europe, it is a landlocked country known for its rich history, diverse culture, and natural landscapes.
Black Sea sea between Europe and Asia.

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Varna Province
Stara Zagora Province
Pernik Province
Targovishte Province
Sofia Province
Sliven Province
Ruse Province
Plovdiv region
Pazardzhik Province
Burgas Province
Razgrad Province
Gabrovo Province
Kyustendil Province
Vidin Province
Haskovo Province
Kardzhali Province
Pleven Province
Dobrich Province
Smolyan Province
Vratsa Province
Sofia City Province
Shumen Province
Veliko Tarnovo Province
Silistra Province
Yambol Province
Lovech Province
Montana Province
Blagoevgrad Province

Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1960	7,867,374	-	census
1961	7,943,118	0.96%	census
1962	8,012,946	0.88%	census
1963	8,078,145	0.81%	census
1964	8,144,340	0.82%	census
1965	8,204,168	0.73%	census
1966	8,258,057	0.66%	census
1967	8,310,226	0.63%	census
1968	8,369,603	0.71%	census
1969	8,434,172	0.77%	census
1970	8,489,574	0.66%	census
1971	8,536,395	0.55%	census
1972	8,576,200	0.47%	census
1973	8,620,967	0.52%	census
1974	8,678,745	0.67%	census
1975	8,720,742	0.48%	census
1976	8,758,599	0.43%	census
1977	8,804,183	0.52%	census
1978	8,814,032	0.11%	census
1979	8,825,940	0.14%	census
1980	8,861,535	0.4%	census
1981	8,891,117	0.33%	census
1982	8,917,457	0.3%	census
1983	8,939,738	0.25%	census
1984	8,960,679	0.23%	census
1985	8,960,547	-0%	census
1986	8,958,171	-0.03%	census
1987	8,971,359	0.15%	census
1988	8,981,446	0.11%	census
1989	8,876,972	-1.16%	census
1990	8,718,289	-1.79%	census
1991	8,632,367	-0.99%	census
1992	8,540,164	-1.07%	census
1993	8,472,313	-0.79%	census
1994	8,443,591	-0.34%	census
1995	8,406,067	-0.44%	census
1996	8,362,826	-0.51%	census
1997	8,312,068	-0.61%	census
1998	8,256,786	-0.67%	census
1999	8,210,624	-0.56%	census
2000	8,170,172	-0.49%	census
2001	8,020,282	-1.83%	census
2002	7,868,468	-1.89%	census
2003	7,823,557	-0.57%	census
2004	7,781,161	-0.54%	census
2005	7,739,900	-0.53%	census
2006	7,699,020	-0.53%	census
2007	7,545,338	-2%	census
2008	7,492,561	-0.7%	census
2009	7,444,443	-0.64%	census
2010	7,395,599	-0.66%	census
2011	7,348,328	-0.64%	census
2012	7,305,888	-0.58%	census
2013	7,265,115	-0.56%	census
2014	7,223,938	-0.57%	(Worldbank)
2015	7,177,991	-0.64%	(Worldbank)
2016	7,127,822	-0.7%	census
2017	7,075,991	-0.73%	census
2018	7,025,037	-0.72%	(Worldbank)
2019	6,951,482	-1.05%	census
2026	6,437,360	-7.4%

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