Bulgaria vs Portugal
Every indicator for Bulgaria and Portugal side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Bulgaria | Portugal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 6,433,302 | 10,804,871 | −40.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 131 | 347 | −62.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 20,328 | 32,082 | −36.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 82.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 110,997 | 92,230 | +20.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 58 | 117 | −50.5% |
| Median age (years) | 46.0 | 46.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 82.4 | 88.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.5 | 6.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 4.6 | 2.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 74.2 | 61.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 2,330 | 4,642 | −49.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.15 | 1.53 | +40.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.49 | 3.57 | +53.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 362 | 430 | −15.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 37,000 | 52,000 | −28.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.8 | 4.8 | +19.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.18 | 1.01 | +16.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Bulgaria relative to Portugal; a positive value favors Bulgaria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Portugal is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Bulgaria leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 2.6 times; they are closest on armed forces as a share of the labor force.
Key differences
- Portugal's gdp (nominal) (347) is about 2.6 times Bulgaria's (131).
- Portugal's population density (117) is about 2.0 times Bulgaria's (58).
- On military expenditure (2024), Portugal is %99 higher than Bulgaria: 4,642 against 2,330.
- On population (2025), Portugal is %68 higher than Bulgaria: 10,804,871 against 6,433,302.
- On gdp per capita, Portugal is %58 higher than Bulgaria: 32,082 against 20,328.
Frequently asked questions
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