In its "Economic Freedom of the World, 2025" ranking, the Canadian Fraser Institute gives Bulgaria a score of 7.13 out of a maximum of 10 points. This places the country 56th out of 165. It ranks between Greece and Thailand. In 2024, Bulgaria was 52nd in the ranking.
The overall result is based on 45 indicators across five categories. For the second consecutive year, Bulgaria’s lowest score was recorded in the area of legal system and property rights. In this category, the country lags behind all other EU members and is on a par with Albania, Argentina, and Kazakhstan.
By contrast, Bulgaria achieved its highest scores in the areas of currency stability—thanks to the currency board—and international trade freedom, supported by EU membership.
Hong Kong and Singapore remain at the top of the ranking, while Venezuela and Zimbabwe remain at the bottom.
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