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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Bulgaria is 40.5% lower than Portugal.
- On gdp (nominal), Bulgaria is 62.2% lower than Portugal.
- On gdp per capita, Bulgaria is 36.6% lower than Portugal.
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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