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Bulgaria Visitor Arrivals

Bulgaria's visitor arrivals fell to 4.97 million in 2020, down from 12.55 million in 2019, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 60.4% (7.58 million) from the previous year. Bulgaria has visitor arrivals higher than the global median (4.97 million vs median 1.02 million). Compared with the median in Europe, Bulgaria is higher (4.97 million vs regional median 4.12 million) and ranks 21st out of 45 countries in Europe.

Bulgaria's travel earnings fell to $1.79 billion in 2020, down from $4.83 billion in 2019.

Yearly Historical Data (1995-2020)

(in Million)
Year Visitor Arrivals (Million)
2020 4.97
2019 12.55
2018 12.37
2017 11.6
2016 10.6
2015 9.32
2014 9.41
2013 9.19
2012 8.87
2011 8.71
2010 8.37
2009 7.87
2008 8.53
2007 7.73
2006 7.5
2005 7.28
2004 6.98
2003 6.24
2002 5.56
2001 5.1
2000 4.92
1999 5.06
1998 5.24
1997 7.54
1996 6.81
1995 8.01
Bulgaria Visitor Arrivals : Definition
Visitor Arrivals measures the total number of visitors coming to Bulgaria from other countries.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Travel Earnings $1.79B $4.83B 2020