> In 2024 Bulgaria produced 95,990 t of chicken meat, the 88th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 21%.

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# Chicken meat production in Bulgaria

In 2024 Bulgaria produced 95,990 t of chicken meat, the 88th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 21%. The record was 188,448 t in 1989.

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Production, 202495,990 t
World rank88 of 189
10-year change+21%
Record188,448 t1989

## Chicken meat in Bulgaria, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Bulgaria compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.07%0.08% in 2014
kg per person14.2world 15.7
10-year change+21%world +27%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 86 | [Zimbabwe](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/zimbabwe/) | 108,740 | 0.08% |
| 87 | [Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/kenya/) | 102,529 | 0.08% |
| 88 | **Bulgaria** | 95,990 | 0.07% |
| 89 | [Lithuania](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/lithuania/) | 83,240 | 0.06% |
| 90 | [Guyana](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/guyana/) | 81,678 | 0.06% |

[Full ranking of 189 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/)

### Map of world production of chicken meat

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Bulgaria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 95,990 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 90,540 | −0.0% |
| 2022 | 90,580 | −0.1% |
| 2021 | 90,680 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 86,900 | −2.3% |
| 2019 | 88,970 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 87,280 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 87,029 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 86,469 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 85,032 | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 79,543 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 76,776 | −11% |
| 2012 | 85,864 | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 80,985 | −5.9% |
| 2010 | 86,029 | −22% |
| 2009 | 109,825 | +21% |
| 2008 | 90,734 | −7.3% |
| 2007 | 97,926 | +13% |
| 2006 | 86,870 | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 79,509 | +12% |
| 2004 | 70,942 | +19% |
| 2003 | 59,865 | −50% |
| 2002 | 120,000 | +9.1% |
| 2001 | 110,000 | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 104,695 | −1.3% |
| 1999 | 106,031 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 105,142 | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 100,756 | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 99,100 | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 92,199 | +13% |
| 1994 | 81,701 | −16% |
| 1993 | 97,120 | +9.2% |
| 1992 | 88,918 | −11% |
| 1991 | 100,270 | −45% |
| 1990 | 181,770 | −3.5% |
| 1989 | 188,448 | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 183,323 | +8.7% |
| 1987 | 168,664 | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 166,899 | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 158,278 | −4.7% |
| 1984 | 166,074 | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 160,460 | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 153,549 | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 146,730 | +0.9% |
| 1980 | 145,426 | −10% |
| 1979 | 162,229 | +2.8% |
| 1978 | 157,748 | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 148,458 | +14% |
| 1976 | 129,717 | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 122,815 | −6.5% |
| 1974 | 131,323 | +16% |
| 1973 | 113,231 | +5.1% |
| 1972 | 107,732 | −2.9% |
| 1971 | 110,973 | +20% |
| 1970 | 92,712 | +18% |
| 1969 | 78,337 | +12% |
| 1968 | 69,863 | +13% |
| 1967 | 62,091 | +28% |
| 1966 | 48,457 | +9.6% |
| 1965 | 44,219 | +10% |
| 1964 | 40,097 | +10% |
| 1963 | 36,312 | −0.3% |
| 1962 | 36,426 | −4.3% |
| 1961 | 38,052 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports19,140 t USD 59.2 m
Exporter rank41 of 123
Imports93,214 t USD 170 m
Importer rank39 of 189
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of chicken meat in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria produced 95,990 t in 2024, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Bulgaria rank in the world for production of chicken meat?

Bulgaria ranked 88th of 189 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 15.7% of the world total.

### How has the production of chicken meat in Bulgaria changed?

It rose by 21% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +27% for the world. The record was 188,448 t in 1989.

### Does Bulgaria export or import meat of chickens, fresh or chilled?

In 2024 Bulgaria reported exports of 19,140 t (USD 59.2 m) and imports of 93,214 t (USD 170 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/united-states/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/china/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/brazil/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/russia/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/india/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/indonesia/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/mexico/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/egypt/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/turkey/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/japan/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/poland/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/pakistan/)
[All countries producing chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/)

## Other products of Bulgaria

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/bulgaria/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/bulgaria/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/bulgaria/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/bulgaria/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/bulgaria/)[Sunflower-seed oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/bulgaria/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/bulgaria/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/bulgaria/)[Yoghurt](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/bulgaria/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/bulgaria/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/bulgaria/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/bulgaria/)
[Agricultural production in Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/country/bulgaria/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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