What is the Population of Bulgaria?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Bulgaria has a population of approximately 6,437,360 people, making it the 110th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.08% of the world's population. With a land area of 110,879 km², the population density is roughly 58 people per km².
| Population | 6,437,360 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 110th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.08% |
| Area | 110,879 km² |
| Population density | 58 / km² |
| Demonym | Bulgarian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 6,437,360 | 110th |
| Nicaragua | 6,803,886 | 107th |
| Serbia | 6,567,783 | 108th |
| Central African Republic | 6,470,307 | 109th |
| Republic of the Congo | 6,142,180 | 111th |
| Singapore | 6,110,200 | 112th |
| Paraguay | 6,109,644 | 113th |
Bulgaria compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | 10,400,720 | 131,990 |
| North Macedonia | 1,822,612 | 25,713 |
| Romania | 19,036,031 | 238,391 |
| Serbia | 6,567,783 | 77,589 |
| Turkey | 85,664,944 | 783,562 |
Bulgaria in context
- Bulgaria covers 110,879 km², making it the 103rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Turkey.
- With 6,437,360 people, Bulgaria holds about 14.1% of the population of Southeast Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Bulgaria is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Bulgaria — FAQ
What is the population of Bulgaria?
The population of Bulgaria is approximately 6,437,360 (6.4 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Bulgaria in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Bulgaria at approximately 6,437,360 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Bulgaria is the 110th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Bulgaria?
Approximately 6,437,360 people live in Bulgaria, making it the 110th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Bulgaria rank by population?
Bulgaria is the 110th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.08%.
What is the population density of Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has a population density of roughly 58 people per km², based on a land area of 110,879 km².
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