Bulgaria vs Norway
Every indicator for Bulgaria and Norway side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Bulgaria | Norway | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 6,433,302 | 5,610,870 | +14.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 131 | 531 | −75.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 20,328 | 94,594 | −78.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 83.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 110,997 | 624,500 | −82.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 58 | 9 | +545.1% |
| Median age (years) | 46.0 | 40.2 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 82.4 | 99.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.5 | 4.6 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 4.6 | 3.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 74.2 | 83.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 2,330 | 10,435 | −77.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.15 | 2.09 | +2.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.49 | 4.53 | +21.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 362 | 1,860 | −80.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 37,000 | 25,000 | +48.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.8 | 4.5 | +29.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.18 | 0.85 | +38.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Bulgaria relative to Norway; a positive value favors Bulgaria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Bulgaria is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Norway leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in population density, about 6.5 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of gdp.
Key differences
- Bulgaria's population density (58) is about 6.5 times Norway's (9).
- Norway's area (624,500) is about 5.6 times Bulgaria's (110,997).
- Norway's military expenditure per capita (1,860) is about 5.1 times Bulgaria's (362).
- Norway's gdp per capita (94,594) is about 4.7 times Bulgaria's (20,328).
- Norway's military expenditure (2024) (10,435) is about 4.5 times Bulgaria's (2,330).
Frequently asked questions
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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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