Bulgaria
Sofia
Bulgaria is renowned for the breathtaking Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled in the stunning Rila Mountains, where vibrant frescoes and intricate architecture draw visitors from around the globe. This remarkable landmark not only represents Bulgaria's rich cultural heritage but also stands as a testament to the country's resilience and spiritual depth throughout history.
| Year | Population | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,441,421 | -5,175 | |
| 2023 | 6,446,596 | -18,501 | |
| 2022 | 6,465,097 | -42,204 | |
| 2021 | 6,507,301 | -43,395 | |
| 2020 | 6,550,696 | -66,030 | |
| 2019 | 6,616,726 | -94,072 | |
| 2018 | 6,710,798 | -92,670 | |
| 2017 | 6,803,468 | -90,671 | |
| 2016 | 6,894,139 | -90,086 | |
| 2015 | 6,984,225 | -89,347 | |
| 2014 | 7,073,572 | -86,433 | |
| 2013 | 7,160,005 | -145,883 | |
| 2012 | 7,305,888 | -42,440 | |
| 2011 | 7,348,328 | -47,271 | |
| 2010 | 7,395,599 | -48,844 | |
| 2009 | 7,444,443 | -48,118 | |
| 2008 | 7,492,561 | -52,777 | |
| 2007 | 7,545,338 | -55,684 | |
| 2006 | 7,601,022 | -57,950 | |
| 2005 | 7,658,972 | -57,888 | |
| 2004 | 7,716,860 | -58,467 | |
| 2003 | 7,775,327 | -61,834 | |
| 2002 | 7,837,161 | -171,981 | |
| 2001 | 8,009,142 | -161,030 | |
| 2000 | 8,170,172 | -40,452 | |
| 1999 | 8,210,624 | -46,162 | |
| 1998 | 8,256,786 | -55,282 | |
| 1997 | 8,312,068 | -50,758 | |
| 1996 | 8,362,826 | -43,241 | |
| 1995 | 8,406,067 | -37,524 | |
| 1994 | 8,443,591 | -28,722 | |
| 1993 | 8,472,313 | -67,851 | |
| 1992 | 8,540,164 | -92,203 | |
| 1991 | 8,632,367 | -85,922 | |
| 1990 | 8,718,289 | -158,683 | |
| 1989 | 8,876,972 | -104,474 | |
| 1988 | 8,981,446 | +10,087 | |
| 1987 | 8,971,359 | +13,188 | |
| 1986 | 8,958,171 | -2,376 | |
| 1985 | 8,960,547 | -132 | |
| 1984 | 8,960,679 | +20,941 | |
| 1983 | 8,939,738 | +22,281 | |
| 1982 | 8,917,457 | +26,340 | |
| 1981 | 8,891,117 | +29,582 | |
| 1980 | 8,861,535 | +35,595 | |
| 1979 | 8,825,940 | +11,908 | |
| 1978 | 8,814,032 | +9,849 | |
| 1977 | 8,804,183 | +45,584 | |
| 1976 | 8,758,599 | +37,857 | |
| 1975 | 8,720,742 | +41,997 | |
| 1974 | 8,678,745 | +57,778 | |
| 1973 | 8,620,967 | +44,767 | |
| 1972 | 8,576,200 | +39,805 | |
| 1971 | 8,536,395 | +46,821 | |
| 1970 | 8,489,574 | +55,402 | |
| 1969 | 8,434,172 | +64,569 | |
| 1968 | 8,369,603 | +59,377 | |
| 1967 | 8,310,226 | +52,169 | |
| 1966 | 8,258,057 | +53,889 | |
| 1965 | 8,204,168 | +59,828 | |
| 1964 | 8,144,340 | +66,195 | |
| 1963 | 8,078,145 | +65,199 | |
| 1962 | 8,012,946 | +69,828 | |
| 1961 | 7,943,118 | +75,744 | |
| 1960 | 7,867,374 | — |