Broadly stable
Bulgaria Silk Production per capita moved from 0.697 Gram in 2015 to 0.707 Gram in 2017 (+1.4%), an average of +0.7% a year. The series high was 0.707 Gram in 2017 and the low 0.697 Gram in 2015.
What Bulgaria Silk Production per capita shows
Bulgaria Silk Production per capita was 0.707 Gram in 2017, up 0.7% on 2016. Bulgaria’s silk production per capita recorded a steady increase between 2015 and 2017, indicating gradual growth in silk production relative to the country’s population. The indicator stood at 696.62 milligrams per person in 2015, increased to 701.51 milligrams in 2016, and reached 706.65 milligrams in 2017.
A 1.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2015) is 0.0100 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was +0.7% in 2017.
Ranks 11 of 20 countries covered
Among the 20 countries in this dataset, Bulgaria ranks 11 for 2017, behind China (100.5 Gram) and India (22.32 Gram). The global figure for 2017 is 23.32 Gram, so Bulgaria is below it.
Full series
Bulgaria Silk Production per capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Gram.
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| Year | Gram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017Peak | 0.707 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 0.702 | +0.7% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.697 | — |
Regional context
How Bulgaria compares across countries
Silk Production per capita by country, 2017, Gram. Bulgaria is highlighted.
1China100.5
2India22.32
3Tajikistan19.01
4Thailand9.56
5Kyrgyzstan7.99
6Vietnam5.46
7Brazil2.93
11Bulgaria0.707
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Silk Production per capita — Silk Production Per capita refers to the annual quantity of silk produced divided by the total population of a country or region, measured on a per-person basis. This indicator represents the average amount of silk production attributable to each individual within a population during a specific year. The data provides country-level and regional comparisons of silk production intensity and is useful for analysing trends in sericulture, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of silk-related activities to the agricultural sector. The indicator is presented as a time series, allowing analysis of changes in silk production per person over the selected period.
The data includes the production of silk derived from sericulture activities, including silk obtained through silkworm farming and related agricultural production processes. The indicator covers annual silk production quantities adjusted according to population size to calculate per capita values. The dataset includes country-wise production estimates and historical trends, enabling comparisons between regions and countries. It reflects changes in silk production capacity, agricultural practices, technological improvements, and the role of silk production within rural economies and traditional agricultural systems.
The data excludes silk products after processing, such as silk textiles, garments, fabrics, and other manufactured silk-based goods. It does not measure silk consumption, imports, exports, trade values, market prices, or economic contribution from the textile industry. The indicator does not represent individual household production or income generated from silk activities. Differences may occur due to variations in production estimation methods, population estimates, reporting coverage, and data availability across countries. The indicator measures production output per person only and does not capture productivity efficiency, quality differences, or environmental impacts associated with silk production.
About this indicator
Silk Production per capita — Silk Production Per capita refers to the annual quantity of silk produced divided by the total population of a country or region, measured on a per-person basis. This indicator represents the average amount of silk production attributable to each individual within a population during a specific year. The data provides country-level and regional comparisons of silk production intensity and is useful for analysing trends in sericulture, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of silk-related activities to the agricultural sector. The indicator is presented as a time series, allowing analysis of changes in silk production per person over the selected period.
Over the three-year period, silk production per capita increased by 10.03 milligrams, representing an overall rise of approximately 1.44%.
The largest annual increase occurred between 2015 and 2016, when production per capita rose by 4.89 milligrams. This was followed by a further increase of 5.14 milligrams between 2016 and 2017. The continued growth across both years indicates a stable positive trend, with no decline recorded during the period. The increase may be associated with changes in national silk production, population levels, or a combination of both factors.
Silk production per capita represents the annual quantity of silk produced divided by the total population. The indicator provides a population-adjusted measure of silk production and allows comparisons across different years and countries. It does not indicate the quantity of silk produced by an individual but instead reflects the average amount of national production attributable to each person within the population.
Bulgaria’s values remained substantially above those recorded for Italy during the same period, suggesting a higher level of silk production relative to population size. However, per capita figures should be interpreted alongside total production and population data for a complete assessment. The indicator excludes processed silk textiles, garments, consumption, imports, exports, market prices, and economic value. Overall, Bulgaria experienced a consistent and moderate increase in silk production per capita from 2015 to 2017.
- Indicator
- Silk Production per capita
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2017, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bulgaria Silk Production per capita?
Silk Production Per capita refers to the annual quantity of silk produced divided by the total population of a country or region, measured on a per-person basis. This indicator represents the average amount of silk production attributable to each individual within a population during a specific year. The data provides country-level and regional comparisons of silk production intensity and is useful for analysing trends in sericulture, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of silk-related activities to the agricultural sector. The indicator is presented as a time series, allowing analysis of changes in silk production per person over the selected period.
What was Bulgaria Silk Production per capita in 2017?
Bulgaria Silk Production per capita was 0.707 Gram in 2017, up 0.7% on 2016.
How has Bulgaria Silk Production per capita changed between 2015 and 2017?
Bulgaria Silk Production per capita moved from 0.697 Gram in 2015 to 0.707 Gram in 2017 (+1.4%), an average of +0.7% a year. The series high was 0.707 Gram in 2017 and the low 0.697 Gram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Bulgaria Silk Production per capita?
The highest value was 0.707 Gram in 2017 and the lowest was 0.697 Gram in 2015.
What does the Bulgaria Silk Production per capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the production of silk derived from sericulture activities, including silk obtained through silkworm farming and related agricultural production processes. The indicator covers annual silk production quantities adjusted according to population size to calculate per capita values. The dataset includes country-wise production estimates and historical trends, enabling comparisons between regions and countries. It reflects changes in silk production capacity, agricultural practices, technological improvements, and the role of silk production within rural economies and traditional agricultural systems. Excluded: The data excludes silk products after processing, such as silk textiles, garments, fabrics, and other manufactured silk-based goods. It does not measure silk consumption, imports, exports, trade values, market prices, or economic contribution from the textile industry. The indicator does not represent individual household production or income generated from silk activities. Differences may occur due to variations in production estimation methods, population estimates, reporting coverage, and data availability across countries. The indicator measures production output per person only and does not capture productivity efficiency, quality differences, or environmental impacts associated with silk production.
Where does the Bulgaria Silk Production per capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..2023&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&Food=Silk&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true). It covers 2015–2017 and is reported in Gram.
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