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Bulgaria Happiness Index

Bulgaria's happiness index rose to 5.55 points in 2024, up from 5.46 points in 2023, according to The World Happiness Report 2025. This represents an increase of 1.6% (0.09) from the previous year. Bulgaria has happiness index lower than the global median (5.55 points vs median 5.82 points). Compared with the median in Europe, Bulgaria is lower (5.55 points vs regional median 6.51 points) and ranks 38th out of 42 countries in Europe.

Bulgaria's life expectancy rose to 75.71 years in 2023, up from 74.16 years in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (2011-2024)

(in 0 (worst life) to 10 (best life))
Year Happiness Index
2024 5.55
2023 5.46
2022 5.47
2021 5.37
2020 5.27
2019 5.1
2018 5.01
2017 4.93
2016 4.71
2015 4.22
2014 4.22
2012 3.98
2011 3.89
Bulgaria Happiness Index : Definition
The Happiness Index of Bulgaria is the national average of self-reported life evaluations on a 0-10 ladder scale, where 0 represents the worst possible life and 10 the best possible life, explained by factors such as income, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 98.4% 98% 2021
Gini Index 38.2 points 39 points 2022
Homicide Rate 1.28 0.99 2021
Population 6.44M 6.45M 2024
Poverty Rate 1.1% 1.2% 2022
Primary Enrollment Rate 95.89% 95.61% 2022