Bulgaria Population living in slums 2026: 0.23 %
Bulgaria's population living in slums in 2026 is 0.23 % (estimate), up 0.6% from 2025. It ranks #148 of 196 countries.
This statistic measures the percentage of a country's population living in slums, highlighting urban poverty and living conditions. Understanding slum populations is crucial for addressing housing challenges and improving the quality of life.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Where Bulgaria ranks (2026)
#148 of 196- #146
Latvia0.26% - #147
New Caledonia0.25% - #148
Bulgaria0.23% - #149
Malaysia0.2% - #150
Northern Mariana Islands0.2%
Population living in slums over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.23 % | +0 % | +0.58% | |
| 2025 | 0.22 % | +0 % | +0.97% | |
| 2024 | 0.22 % | +0 % | +0.98% | |
| 2023 | 0.22 % | +0.02 % | +11.96% | |
| 2022 | 0.2 % | 0.03 % | -11.95% | |
| 2021 | 0.22 % | 0.03 % | -10.68% | |
| 2020 | 0.25 % | +0.02 % | +11.11% | |
| 2019 | 0.23 % | +0.02 % | +12.50% | |
| 2018 | 0.2 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 0.2 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2016 | 0.2 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 0.2 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 0.2 % | +0.03 % | +14.29% | |
| 2013 | 0.18 % | +0.02 % | +16.67% | |
| 2012 | 0.15 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 0.15 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 0.15 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2009 | 0.15 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2008 | 0.15 % | +0.02 % | +20.00% | |
| 2007 | 0.13 % | +0.02 % | +25.00% | |
| 2006 | 0.1 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2005 | 0.1 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2004 | 0.1 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2003 | 0.1 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2002 | 0.1 % | +0.02 % | +33.33% | |
| 2001 | 0.08 % | +0.03 % | +50.00% | |
| 2000 | 0.05 % | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Bulgaria: Population living in slums. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/bulgaria/population-living-in-slums
The figures on this page come from UN Habitat. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bulgaria Population living in slums
What is Bulgaria's population living in slums in 2026?▾
Bulgaria's population living in slums is 0.23 % in 2026 (estimate), according to UN Habitat.
Is Bulgaria's population living in slums increasing or decreasing?▾
Bulgaria's population living in slums rose by 0.6% from 2025 (0.22 %) to 2026 (0.23 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 12.9%.
How does Bulgaria rank for population living in slums?▾
In 2026, Bulgaria has the 148th highest population living in slums out of 196 countries with data.
What was Bulgaria's population living in slums in 2000?▾
In 2000, Bulgaria's population living in slums was 0.05 %. By 2026 it rose by 351.5%.
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