Agriculture area certified organic — Area in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Agriculture area certified organic — Area was 78.62 1000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
78.62 1000 ha
Change on year
up 30.5%
World rank
63rd
of 166 countries
All-time high
174 1000 ha
in 2019
All-time low
3 1000 ha
in 2006
Years of data
19
2006–2024

Agriculture area certified organic — Area in Bulgaria, 2006–2024

0501001502006201520242006: 3 1000 ha2007: 8 1000 ha2008: 4 1000 ha2009: 5 1000 ha2010: 12.7 1000 ha2011: 9.3 1000 ha2012: 27.9 1000 ha2013: 15 1000 ha2014: 20.9 1000 ha2015: 96 1000 ha2016: 36.1 1000 ha2017: 48.4 1000 ha2018: 96 1000 ha2019: 174 1000 ha2020: 96 1000 ha2021: 70 1000 ha2022: 60 1000 ha2023: 60.2 1000 ha2024: 78.6 1000 ha

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

In 2024, agriculture area certified organic — area in Bulgaria stood at 78.62 1000 ha.

The figure is up 30.5% on the previous year and up 276.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, agriculture area certified organic — area in Bulgaria peaked at 174 1000 ha in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3 1000 ha, in 2006.

Bulgaria ranks 63rd of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Agriculture area certified organic — Area in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Agriculture area certified organic — Area in Bulgaria, 2006 to 2024.
Year 1000 ha Change
2006 3 1000 ha —
2007 8 1000 ha +166.7%
2008 4 1000 ha -50.0%
2009 4.95 1000 ha +23.8%
2010 12.7 1000 ha +156.6%
2011 9.3 1000 ha -26.8%
2012 27.9 1000 ha +200.0%
2013 15 1000 ha -46.2%
2014 20.9 1000 ha +39.3%
2015 96 1000 ha +359.3%
2016 36.1 1000 ha -62.4%
2017 48.4 1000 ha +34.1%
2018 96 1000 ha +98.3%
2019 174 1000 ha +81.2%
2020 96 1000 ha -44.8%
2021 70 1000 ha -27.1%
2022 60 1000 ha -14.3%
2023 60.24 1000 ha +0.4%
2024 78.62 1000 ha +30.5%

Bulgaria compared with similar countries

  • Bulgaria's 78.62 1000 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 101.43 1000 ha, 78% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
  • Bulgaria's 78.62 1000 ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 94.19 1000 ha, 83% of the median. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.99 1000 ha 3 1000 ha 8 1000 ha 4
2010s 53.63 1000 ha 9.3 1000 ha 174 1000 ha 10
2020s 72.97 1000 ha 60 1000 ha 96 1000 ha 5

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 60 Ghana 84.04 1000 ha compare
  2. 61 Ireland 82.19 1000 ha compare
  3. 62 Pakistan 81.61 1000 ha compare
  4. 64 Honduras 68 1000 ha compare
  5. 65 Tajikistan 65.52 1000 ha compare
  6. 66 Ecuador 64.88 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 168 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is agriculture area certified organic — area in Bulgaria?
Agriculture area certified organic — area in Bulgaria was 78.62 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest agriculture area certified organic — area recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 174 1000 ha in 2019.
What is the lowest agriculture area certified organic — area recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 3 1000 ha in 2006.
How does Bulgaria rank for agriculture area certified organic — area?
Bulgaria ranks 63rd out of 166 countries with data for 2024.
Is agriculture area certified organic — area rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is up 276.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Agriculture area certified organic — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Agriculture area certified organic — Area
Unit
1000 ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
168 places, 2,209 data points, 2004–2024
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