Bulgaria’s public debt-to-GDP ratio stood at 28.5% in the first quarter of 2026, according to Eurostat data. This ranks the country third from the bottom in the European Union
Bulgaria’s foreign debt increased by over €7 billion during 2025. As of December 31, 2025 it amounted to €25.3 billion while on the same date in 2024 it was €18.1 billion
Bulgaria's gross external debt (private and public) continues to grow steadily, reaching €54.3 billion at the end of November 2025
The strong investor interest and confidence has allowed a significant reduction in the cost of financing
These financial institutions will manage the country's future medium-term note emissions
In the next four years, Bulgaria's public debt will increase by more than 15 billion euros. Accordingly, the interest on servicing this accumulating debt will also increase
The Bulgarian caretaker government of Dimitar Glavchev is taking on another 1.1 billion euros in new debt by the end of the year. This is revealed from the published indicative state bond issuance calendar
Bulgaria is ahead of countries, such as the Netherlands and Belgium, in the "Economic Pentathlon" - a ranking done by the authoritative publication The Economist
