Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was 1.49 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.49 billion current US$
Change on year
up 38.8%
World rank
62nd
of 202 countries
All-time high
3.18 billion current US$
in 2013
All-time low
35.61 million current US$
in 1992
Years of data
46
1980–2025

Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Bulgaria, 1980–2025

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Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Bulgaria is 1.49 billion current US$, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 38.8% on the previous year and down 15.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Bulgaria peaked at 3.18 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 35.61 million current US$, in 1992.

That places Bulgaria 62nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025, 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
1980s 86.76 million current US$ 57.75 million current US$ 109.03 million current US$ 10
1990s 159.16 million current US$ 35.61 million current US$ 300.98 million current US$ 10
2000s 836.75 million current US$ 289.81 million current US$ 1.33 billion current US$ 10
2010s 2.21 billion current US$ 1.68 billion current US$ 3.18 billion current US$ 10
2020s 1.34 billion current US$ 1.08 billion current US$ 1.63 billion current US$ 6

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 59 Tajikistan 1.72 billion current US$ compare
  2. 60 Albania 1.53 billion current US$ compare
  3. 61 Sudan 1.50 billion current US$ compare
  4. 63 Namibia 1.46 billion current US$ compare
  5. 64 Paraguay 1.46 billion current US$ compare
  6. 65 Democratic Republic of Congo 1.35 billion current US$ compare

See the full ranking of 202 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Bulgaria?
Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Bulgaria was 1.49 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 3.18 billion current US$ in 2013.
What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 35.61 million current US$ in 1992.
How does Bulgaria rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
Bulgaria ranks 62nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
202 places, 8,133 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.