Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) was 0.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.4%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
63rd
of 121 countries
All-time high
3.6%
in 2006
All-time low
0.0%
in 1989
Years of data
25
1989–2023

Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) in Bulgaria, 1989–2023

012341989200620231989: 0 %1992: 0 %1994: 0 %1995: 0.6 %1997: 0 %2001: 1.2 %2003: 0.5 %2006: 3.6 %2007: 1 %2008: 0.7 %2009: 0.6 %2010: 1 %2011: 1.4 %2012: 1.2 %2013: 1.1 %2014: 0.9 %2015: 2 %2016: 1.1 %2017: 0.7 %2018: 0.5 %2019: 0.5 %2020: 0.2 %2021: 0.3 %2022: 0.4 %2023: 0.4 %

Source: World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) in Bulgaria is 0.4%, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 63.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) in Bulgaria peaked at 3.6% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1989.

That places Bulgaria 63rd out of 121 countries with data for 2023, 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 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1990s 0.1% 0.0% 0.6% 4
2000s 1.3% 0.5% 3.6% 6
2010s 1.0% 0.5% 2.0% 10
2020s 0.3% 0.2% 0.4% 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) in Bulgaria?
Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) in Bulgaria was 0.4% in 2023, according to World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ.
What is the highest poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 3.6% in 2006.
What is the lowest poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1989.
How does Bulgaria rank for poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp)?
Bulgaria ranks 63rd out of 121 countries with data for 2023.
Is poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 63.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ, published as part of Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) (%)
Unit
%
Source
World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
136 places, 2,855 data points, 1963–2025
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Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) is the mean shortfall in income or consumption from the poverty line $3.00 a day (counting the nonpoor as having zero shortfall), expressed as a percentage of the poverty line. This measure reflects the depth of poverty as well as its incidence.