Bulgaria’s parliamentary elections are an important event in the country’s political landscape, determining the composition of the National Assembly and shaping the nation’s future. Political parties have fiercely contested parliamentary seats in Bulgaria over the years, with different parties gaining or losing ground in each election cycle. Here, we present a visual representation of the parliamentary seats won by each political party in Bulgaria from 2014 to 19 April 2026. The chart and table include party names and the number of seats each party won in parliament after each election, providing a snapshot of Bulgaria’s political landscape over the past 10 years.
Latest election (19 April 2026) results:
Election data suggest a general downward trend in voter turnout over the past few years, with a brief increase in April 2023, followed by a low in June 2024. This decline may reflect factors such as voter fatigue or dissatisfaction with the available political choices. The slight increase in April 2023 shows that voter engagement can be revived at times, but the overall trend points to a need for measures to boost voter confidence and participation in the electoral process.
Here is a summary and commentary on the observed trends:
- April 2021: The voter turnout was relatively high at 51%. This indicates significant public interest and participation in the elections during this period.
- July 2021: Voter turnout declined significantly to 42%. This sharp decrease might suggest voter fatigue or dissatisfaction with the political process.
- November 2021: Turnout fell further to 40%, continuing the downward trend from the previous period.
- October 2022: Voter turnout dropped slightly again to 39%. This consistent decrease across recent elections points to growing apathy or disenchantment among the electorate.
- April 2023: There was a slight rebound in voter turnout to 41%, indicating a modest revival in voter engagement.
- June 2024: Turnout fell significantly to 34%, the lowest in the observed period. This sharp decline could reflect increasing voter disinterest or other factors influencing voter participation.
- 19 April 2026: Turnout increased above 50%.
