Bulgaria Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Bulgaria generated 1.86 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 4.9% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 86th largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through August 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Bulgaria generated 1.86 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 4.9% of Bulgaria's electricity in 2025.
- Bulgaria was the 86th largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Bulgaria's gas generation in 2025 was 19% lower than in 2020, when it was 2.29 TWh.
- Bulgaria's gas generation in 2025 was about the same as in 2015, at 1.86 TWh.
- Bulgaria's gas generation peaked at 3.21 TWh in 1995.
- Bulgaria's gas share in 2025 was below the world share of 21.7%.
- Bulgaria had 1.18 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in Bulgaria emitted 0.76 MtCO2 in 2025, 7% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 1.86 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Bulgaria's electricity | 4.9% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 86 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 1.18 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 0.76 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, GWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.19 TWh |
| 1991 | 2.88 TWh |
| 1992 | 2.77 TWh |
| 1993 | 3.04 TWh |
| 1994 | 2.56 TWh |
| 1995 | 3.21 TWh |
| 1996 | 2.98 TWh |
| 1997 | 1.88 TWh |
| 1998 | 2.01 TWh |
| 1999 | 2.01 TWh |
| 2000 | 1.91 TWh |
| 2001 | 1.91 TWh |
| 2002 | 1.54 TWh |
| 2003 | 1.76 TWh |
| 2004 | 1.49 TWh |
| 2005 | 1.73 TWh |
| 2006 | 2.16 TWh |
| 2007 | 2.34 TWh |
| 2008 | 2.36 TWh |
| 2009 | 1.96 TWh |
| 2010 | 1.97 TWh |
| 2011 | 2.08 TWh |
| 2012 | 2.36 TWh |
| 2013 | 2.34 TWh |
| 2014 | 2.14 TWh |
| 2015 | 1.86 TWh |
| 2016 | 2.05 TWh |
| 2017 | 1.93 TWh |
| 2018 | 2.02 TWh |
| 2019 | 2.15 TWh |
| 2020 | 2.29 TWh |
| 2021 | 3.05 TWh |
| 2022 | 2.05 TWh |
| 2023 | 1.94 TWh |
| 2024 | 2.04 TWh |
| 2025 | 1.86 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Bulgaria | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7.6% | n/a |
| 1991 | 7.1% | n/a |
| 1992 | 7.8% | n/a |
| 1993 | 8.0% | n/a |
| 1994 | 6.7% | n/a |
| 1995 | 7.7% | n/a |
| 1996 | 7.0% | n/a |
| 1997 | 4.4% | n/a |
| 1998 | 4.9% | n/a |
| 1999 | 5.3% | n/a |
| 2000 | 4.7% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 4.4% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 3.7% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 4.2% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 3.6% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 3.9% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 4.8% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 5.5% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 5.3% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 4.6% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 4.3% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 4.2% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 5.1% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 5.4% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 4.6% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 3.8% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 4.6% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 4.3% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 4.3% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 4.9% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 5.7% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 6.5% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 4.1% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 4.8% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 5.3% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 4.9% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.86 TWh | 4.9% | 21.7% | 1.18 GW | 0.76 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 2.04 TWh | 5.3% | 22.1% | 1.18 GW | 0.83 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 1.94 TWh | 4.8% | 22.5% | 1.18 GW | 0.79 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 2.05 TWh | 4.1% | 22.8% | 1.18 GW | 0.84 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 3.05 TWh | 6.5% | 23.2% | 1.18 GW | 1.25 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 2.29 TWh | 5.7% | 23.8% | 1.18 GW | 0.94 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 2.15 TWh | 4.9% | 23.8% | 1.18 GW | 0.88 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 2.02 TWh | 4.3% | 23.5% | 550 MW | 0.82 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 1.93 TWh | 4.3% | 23.5% | 550 MW | 0.79 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 2.05 TWh | 4.6% | 23.7% | 550 MW | 0.84 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Bulgaria
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 130 GWh |
| 2024-10 | 140 GWh |
| 2024-11 | 180 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 220 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 230 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 200 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 200 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 170 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 120 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 120 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 100 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 100 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 140 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 200 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 220 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 240 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 220 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 240 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 190 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 140 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 100 GWh |
| 2026-07 | 100 GWh |
| 2026-08 | 100 GWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026. Monthly figures for Bulgaria can differ slightly from the annual totals.