Bulgaria carbon profile

Bulgaria emits roughly 32 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.08% of global emissions, ranking #71 worldwide. At 4.7 tonnes per person (#46 per capita), its footprint is below the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have fallen sharply over the past five years (-25%) and fallen sharply over the decade (-30%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 33% of electricity. Electricity remains dominated by fossil fuels, making the power sector the biggest decarbonization lever.

If the current pace holds, Bulgaria could cut another ~25% by 2030. Accelerating renewable build-out is the highest-impact opportunity.