Bulgaria vs Germany: economic convergence
If Bulgaria grew 3.7% a year and Germany 0.5% a year, Bulgaria would catch up with Germany on GDP per capita (PPP) in about 17 years, around 2043. This is a scenario, not a forecast.
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Latest data (2025)
| Country | GDP per capita (PPP) |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $35,326 |
| Germany | $62,824 |
Bulgaria is at 56% of Germany's level.
Scenario
Bulgaria grows 3.7% a year (trailing 10-year average) and Germany grows 0.5% a year (trailing 10-year average). A scenario, not a forecast: the result follows only from the stated growth rates.
| Year | Bulgaria | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,633 | $63,138 |
| 2031 | $43,930 | $64,732 |
| 2036 | $52,681 | $66,367 |
| 2041 | $63,176 | $68,043 |
| 2043 | $67,937 | $68,725 |
| 2046 | $75,760 | $69,761 |
| 2049 | $84,485 | $70,812 |
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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD). Mountain to Climb · World Bank data · Scenario: Bulgaria 3.7%, Germany 0.5%