Bulgaria vs Sweden
Every indicator for Bulgaria and Sweden side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Bulgaria | Sweden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 6,433,302 | 10,596,620 | −39.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 131 | 669 | −80.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 20,328 | 63,133 | −67.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 84.1 | — |
| Area (km²) | 110,997 | 528,660 | −79.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 58 | 20 | +189.2% |
| Median age (years) | 46.0 | 41.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 82.4 | 95.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.5 | 8.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 4.6 | 0.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 74.2 | 89.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 2,330 | 12,040 | −80.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.15 | 2.00 | +7.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.49 | 4.12 | +33.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 362 | 1,136 | −68.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 37,000 | 15,000 | +146.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.8 | 1.4 | +306.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.18 | 0.27 | +337.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Bulgaria relative to Sweden; a positive value favors Bulgaria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Bulgaria is 39.3% lower than Sweden.
- On gdp (nominal), Bulgaria is 80.4% lower than Sweden.
- On gdp per capita, Bulgaria is 67.8% lower than Sweden.
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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