Non-performing loans to total gross loans in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Non-performing loans to total gross loans was 3.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.2%
Change on year
down 12.3%
World rank
69th
of 137 countries
All-time high
16.9%
in 2013
All-time low
2.4%
in 2008
Years of data
17
2008–2024

Non-performing loans to total gross loans in Bulgaria, 2008–2024

0510152008201620242008: 2.4 %2009: 6.4 %2010: 11.9 %2011: 15 %2012: 16.6 %2013: 16.9 %2014: 16.7 %2015: 14.6 %2016: 13.2 %2017: 10.4 %2018: 7.8 %2019: 6.6 %2020: 5.8 %2021: 5.9 %2022: 4.5 %2023: 3.6 %2024: 3.2 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for non-performing loans to total gross loans in Bulgaria is 3.2%, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 12.3% on the previous year and down 81.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, non-performing loans to total gross loans in Bulgaria peaked at 16.9% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 2008.

That places Bulgaria 69th out of 137 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.4% 2.4% 6.4% 2
2010s 13.0% 6.6% 16.9% 10
2020s 4.6% 3.2% 5.9% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is non-performing loans to total gross loans in Bulgaria?
Non-performing loans to total gross loans in Bulgaria was 3.2% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest non-performing loans to total gross loans recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 16.9% in 2013.
What is the lowest non-performing loans to total gross loans recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 2008.
How does Bulgaria rank for non-performing loans to total gross loans?
Bulgaria ranks 69th out of 137 countries with data for 2024.
Is non-performing loans to total gross loans rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 81.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Non-performing loans to total gross loans (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Non-performing loans to total gross loans (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
150 places, 2,267 data points, 2000–2025
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