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BulgariavsUkraine

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Ukraine is higher

Ukraine records 37,860,221, about 5.88× the other value.

Surface area

Ukraine is higher

Ukraine records 603,550 km², about 5.44× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Ukraine is higher

Ukraine records $190.74 billion, about 1.68× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇬 Bulgaria6,441,421
🇺🇦 Ukraine37,860,221

Ukraine’s population is 488% larger than that of Bulgaria, a difference of 31,418,800.

Surface area

🇧🇬 Bulgaria110,997 km²
🇺🇦 Ukraine603,550 km²

Ukraine’s surface area is 444% larger than that of Bulgaria, a difference of 492,553 km².

Population density

🇧🇬 Bulgaria58 /km²
🇺🇦 Ukraine62.7 /km²

Ukraine’s population density is 8.1% higher than that of Bulgaria, a difference of 4.7 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇬 Bulgaria$113.34 billion · 2024
🇺🇦 Ukraine$190.74 billion · 2024

Ukraine’s nominal GDP is 68% larger than that of Bulgaria, a difference of $77.40 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇬 Bulgaria$17,596 · 2024
🇺🇦 Ukraine$5,389 · 2024

Bulgaria’s GDP per capita is 226% higher than that of Ukraine, a difference of $12,207.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Sofia

Kyiv

Population

6,441,421

37,860,221

Surface area

110,997 km²

603,550 km²

Population density

58 /km²

62.7 /km²

Nominal GDP

$113.34 billion · 2024

$190.74 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$17,596 · 2024

$5,389 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe

Currency

Bulgarian lev · BGN · Лв.

Ukrainian hryvnia · UAH · ₴

Nationality

Bulgarian

Ukrainian

Phone code

+359

+380

Internet domain

.bg

.ua

ISO codes

BG / BGR

UA / UKR

Time zone

Europe/Sofia

Europe/Kiev, Europe/Simferopol (+2 more)

Native name

България

Україна

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About Bulgaria

Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Bulgaria is a land of soaring mountains, sun‑kissed Black Sea beaches, and ancient towns that whisper tales of empires and endurance.

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About Ukraine

Ukraine is the largest country wholly within Europe, a nation of fertile plains and deep cultural heritage in Eastern Europe. Long known as the breadbasket of Europe for its rich black soil, it has a proud history and a strong sense of national identity. Its capital, Kyiv, is one of the oldest and most historic cities of Eastern Europe.

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Bulgaria & Ukraine: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Bulgaria?

The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.

What is the population of Bulgaria?

Bulgaria has a recorded population of approximately 6,441,421 people.

How big is Bulgaria?

Bulgaria covers an area of about 110,997 km².

What is the population density of Bulgaria?

Bulgaria has a population density of roughly 58 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Bulgaria?

Bulgaria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $113.34 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Bulgaria?

Bulgaria has a GDP per capita of approximately $17,596.

What currency is used in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian lev (BGN), with the symbol Лв..

Where is Bulgaria located?

Bulgaria is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Bulgaria?

The native name of Bulgaria is България.

What are people from Bulgaria called?

People from Bulgaria are referred to as Bulgarian.

What is the phone calling code for Bulgaria?

The international dialing code for Bulgaria is +359.

What is the internet domain for Bulgaria?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bulgaria is .bg.

What time zone is Bulgaria in?

Bulgaria uses the Europe/Sofia time zone.

What is Bulgaria known for?

Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Bulgaria is a land of soaring mountains, sun‑kissed Black Sea beaches, and ancient towns that whisper tales of empires and endurance.

What is the capital of Ukraine?

The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.

What is the population of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a recorded population of approximately 37,860,221 people.

How big is Ukraine?

Ukraine covers an area of about 603,550 km².

What is the population density of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a population density of roughly 62.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $190.74 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,389.

What currency is used in Ukraine?

Ukraine uses the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH), with the symbol ₴.

Where is Ukraine located?

Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Ukraine?

The native name of Ukraine is Україна.

What are people from Ukraine called?

People from Ukraine are referred to as Ukrainian.

What is the phone calling code for Ukraine?

The international dialing code for Ukraine is +380.

What is the internet domain for Ukraine?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ukraine is .ua.

What time zone is Ukraine in?

Ukraine spans 4 time zones including Europe/Kiev, Europe/Simferopol, Europe/Uzhgorod and 1 more.

What is Ukraine known for?

Ukraine is the largest country wholly within Europe, a nation of fertile plains and deep cultural heritage in Eastern Europe. Long known as the breadbasket of Europe for its rich black soil, it has a proud history and a strong sense of national identity. Its capital, Kyiv, is one of the oldest and most historic cities of Eastern Europe.