Fitness and Sports in Bulgaria
4 verified figures for Bulgaria, covering 4 indicators from 1 primary source. Every figure links to the report it came from.
Bulgaria compared
| Measure | Bulgaria | World | Highest country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of population meeting 150 minutes of weekly aerobic physical activity | 11%Bulgaria · 2019 | — | 62%Netherlands · 2019 |
| Government expenditure on recreational and sporting services as share of total government expenditure | 0.1%Bulgaria · 2024 | — | 0.1%Bulgaria · 2024 |
| Services associated with the practice of sports HICP annual average growth rate | 11.2%Bulgaria · 2024–2025 | — | 11.2%Bulgaria · 2024–2025 |
The short version
Key takeaways
- Government expenditure on recreational and sporting services as share of total government expenditure in Bulgaria stood at 0.1% in 2024 (Eurostat). Eurostat ↗ T1 Official
- Services associated with the practice of sports HICP annual average growth rate in Bulgaria came in at 11.2% in 2024–2025 (Eurostat). Eurostat ↗ T1 Official
- Share of population meeting 150 minutes of weekly aerobic physical activity in Bulgaria stood at 11% in 2019 (Eurostat). Eurostat ↗ T1 Official
The complete table
Fitness and Sports data for Bulgaria
Every row links to its own page with the full source, verbatim quote and citation.
4 data points across 4 indicators. Each line shows the latest value; open a line for earlier periods and forecasts.
Gender ratio in weekly aerobic physical activity participation (men to women)20193EurostatT12019estimate→
Government expenditure on recreational and sporting services as share of total government expenditure20240.1%EurostatT12024actual→
Services associated with the practice of sports HICP annual average growth rate2024–202511.2%EurostatT12025actual→
Primary documents
Sources
| Document | Publisher | Authority tier | Published | Accessed | Locator | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport participation - practicing sport and physical activity Press release | Eurostat | T1 Official | — | 16 Sep 2026 | Men generally engage in physical activity more often than women; One third of Europeans spend at least 150 minutes per week on physical activity | 2 |
| Government expenditure on recreational and sporting services Press release | Eurostat | T1 Official | — | 16 Sep 2026 | General government expenditure on recreational and sporting services | 1 |
| Consumer prices of recreational and sporting goods and services Press release | Eurostat | T1 Official | — | 16 Sep 2026 | HICP for sporting goods and services – focus on countries | 1 |
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All 4 collected records for Bulgaria are published as verified.
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StatOrigin. (2026). Fitness and Sports in Bulgaria: statistics. Retrieved from https://statorigin.org/industries/sports/bulgaria