What is inland waters — area in Bulgaria?

Inland waters — area in Bulgaria was 244 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in Bulgaria?

The highest recorded value was 244 1000 ha in 2009.

What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in Bulgaria?

The lowest recorded value was 36 1000 ha in 1961.

How does Bulgaria rank for inland waters — area?

Bulgaria ranks 100th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.

Is inland waters — area rising or falling in Bulgaria?

Over the last ten years it is unchanged. 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 Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Inland waters — Area in Bulgaria

Name: Inland waters — Area in Bulgaria
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Bulgaria: Inland waters — Area was 244 1000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

244 1000 ha

Change on year

up 0.1%

World rank

100th

of 188 countries

All-time high

244 1000 ha

in 2009

All-time low

36 1000 ha

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Inland waters — Area in Bulgaria, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, inland waters — area in Bulgaria stood at 244 1000 ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland waters — area in Bulgaria peaked at 244 1000 ha in 2009 and was at its lowest, 36 1000 ha, in 1961.

That places Bulgaria 100th out of 188 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.

Inland waters — Area in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Inland waters — Area in Bulgaria, 1961 to 2024.
Year	1000 ha	Change
1961	36 1000 ha	—
1962	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1963	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1964	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1965	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1966	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1967	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1968	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1969	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1970	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1971	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1972	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1973	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1974	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1975	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1976	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1977	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1978	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1979	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1980	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1981	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1982	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1983	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1984	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1985	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1986	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1987	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1988	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1989	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1990	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1991	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1992	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1993	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1994	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1995	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1996	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1997	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1998	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
1999	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
2000	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
2001	36 1000 ha	+0.0%
2002	219 1000 ha	+508.3%
2003	222 1000 ha	+1.4%
2004	224 1000 ha	+0.9%
2005	236 1000 ha	+5.4%
2006	237 1000 ha	+0.4%
2007	239 1000 ha	+0.8%
2008	239 1000 ha	+0.0%
2009	244 1000 ha	+2.1%
2010	244 1000 ha	+0.0%
2011	244 1000 ha	+0.0%
2012	244 1000 ha	+0.0%
2013	244 1000 ha	+0.0%
2014	244 1000 ha	+0.0%
2015	244 1000 ha	+0.0%
2016	244 1000 ha	+0.0%
2017	244 1000 ha	+0.0%
2018	244 1000 ha	+0.0%
2019	244 1000 ha	+0.0%
2020	244 1000 ha	+0.0%
2021	244 1000 ha	+0.0%
2022	244 1000 ha	+0.0%
2023	243.68 1000 ha	-0.1%
2024	244 1000 ha	+0.1%

Bulgaria compared with similar countries

Bulgaria's 244 1000 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 217 1000 ha, 1.1× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Bulgaria's 244 1000 ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 240.5 1000 ha, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	36 1000 ha	36 1000 ha	36 1000 ha	9
1970s	36 1000 ha	36 1000 ha	36 1000 ha	10
1980s	36 1000 ha	36 1000 ha	36 1000 ha	10
1990s	36 1000 ha	36 1000 ha	36 1000 ha	10
2000s	193.2 1000 ha	36 1000 ha	244 1000 ha	10
2010s	244 1000 ha	244 1000 ha	244 1000 ha	10
2020s	243.94 1000 ha	243.68 1000 ha	244 1000 ha	5

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

97 Tajikistan 259 1000 ha compare
98 Czechoslovakia 254 1000 ha compare
99 Denmark 252 1000 ha compare
101 Togo 240 1000 ha compare
102 Latvia 237 1000 ha compare
103 Malaysia 225 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 220 places →

More environment data for Bulgaria

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.39 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.52 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.573 °C (2025)
Temperature change 2.18 °C (2025)
Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -6.02 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.7509 % change on previous year (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is inland waters — area in Bulgaria?: Inland waters — area in Bulgaria was 244 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in Bulgaria?: The highest recorded value was 244 1000 ha in 2009.
What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in Bulgaria?: The lowest recorded value was 36 1000 ha in 1961.
How does Bulgaria rank for inland waters — area?: Bulgaria ranks 100th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
Is inland waters — area rising or falling in Bulgaria?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. 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 Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Inland waters — Area
Unit: 1000 ha
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 220 places, 12,677 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 17 September 2026

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