Bulgaria remains one of the European Union countries most seriously affected by demographic decline, as the number of deaths continues to significantly exceed the number of births. While the EU population recorded a slight increase in 2025, largely driven by migration, Bulgaria continues to lose residents because of one of the highest negative natural growth rates in Europe.

Bulgaria remains one of the European Union countries most seriously affected by demographic decline, as the number of deaths continues to significantly exceed the number of…

Bulgaria continues to stand out as one of the European Union's biggest contradictions, ranking at the top of several positive indicators while also remaining among the bloc's…