Bulgaria vs Spain
Every indicator for Bulgaria and Spain side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Bulgaria | Spain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 6,433,302 | 49,355,143 | −87.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 131 | 1,906 | −93.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 20,328 | 38,627 | −47.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 83.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 110,997 | 505,976 | −78.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 58 | 98 | −40.6% |
| Median age (years) | 46.0 | 46.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 82.4 | 95.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.5 | 10.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 4.6 | 2.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 74.2 | 80.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 2,330 | 24,615 | −90.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.15 | 1.43 | +50.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.49 | 3.20 | +71.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 362 | 499 | −27.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 37,000 | 199,000 | −81.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.8 | 4.0 | +42.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.18 | 0.87 | +35.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Bulgaria relative to Spain; a positive value favors Bulgaria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Bulgaria is 87.0% lower than Spain.
- On gdp (nominal), Bulgaria is 93.1% lower than Spain.
- On gdp per capita, Bulgaria is 47.4% lower than Spain.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI