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Bulgaria Population and Religion Percentage
Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. Bulgaria is the sixteenth-largest country in Europe. According to the National Statistics Institute, As of December 31, 2023, the population of Bulgaria is 6,445,481 (6.45 million). Compared to 2022, the country’s population decreased by 2229 persons or by 0.03%.
Estimated Population of Bulgaria in 2026: 6,511,163 or 6.5 million
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| Bulgaria | 2026 Est. |
| Total Population | 6,511,163 |
| Global Rank | 107 |
| Land Area | 110,993 sq. km (42,855 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 103 |
| Pop. Density | 58 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Sofia |
| Fertility Rate | 1.56 |
| Infant mortality rate | 5.4 |
| Median Age | 44.6 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 75.49 years |
| Urban Population | 73.6 % |
Religion in Bulgaria
Christianity is the majority Religion in Bulgaria, followed by 64.7% of the population. Amon Christians Bulgarian Orthodox Church dominates and 62.7% adhere to it, other denominations are in a very small percentage.
Islam is the second largest religion in Bulgaria, followed by 9.8% of the population. 15.9% of the population doesn’t affiliate with any religion and the other 9.5% have not answered about religion.
Religion percentage in Bulgaria
| Religion | Percentage |
| Christianity | 64.7% |
| — Bulgarian Orthodox | – 62.7% |
| — Protestant | – 1.1% |
| — Roman Catholic | – 0.6% |
| — Armenian Apostolic | – 0.1% |
| — Other Christians* | – 0.2% |
| Islam | 9.8% |
| Judaism | 0.03% |
| Other religions | 0.1% |
| Unaffiliated | 15.9% |
| Not answered | 9.5% |
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Largest Cities in Bulgaria by Population
| Rank | Name | Province | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sofia | Sofia-Capital | 1,196,806 |
| 2 | Plovdiv | Plovdiv | 325,485 |
| 3 | Varna | Varna | 314,607 |
| 4 | Burgas | Burgas | 188,114 |
| 5 | Ruse | Ruse | 122,116 |
| 6 | Stara Zagora | Stara Zagora | 121,207 |
| 7 | Pleven | Pleven | 89,030 |
| 8 | Sliven | Sliven | 78,627 |
| 9 | Dobrich | Dobrich | 70,411 |
| 10 | Shumen | Shumen | 67,300 |
| 11 | Pernik | Pernik | 66,261 |
| 12 | Haskovo | Haskovo | 63,776 |
| 13 | Blagoevgrad | Blagoevgrad | 62,346 |
| 14 | Yambol | Yambol | 59,755 |
| 15 | Veliko Tarnovo | Veliko Tarnovo | 59,331 |
| 16 | Pazardzhik | Pazardzhik | 54,652 |
| 17 | Vratsa | Vratsa | 48,406 |
| 18 | Asenovgrad | Plovdiv | 45,474 |
| 19 | Gabrovo | Gabrovo | 44,232 |
| 20 | Kazanlak | Stara Zagora | 41,768 |