Bulgaria ranks 35th out of 40 countries in the 2026 Wealth of Nations Index (WNI), remaining the lowest-ranked EU member state, according to data cited by the Institute for Market Economy (IME). The country recorded 546 points, an increase of 13 points compared to the previous year, but its overall position remained unchanged. Despite the low ranking, Bulgaria has shown gradual long-term progress. Over the past 11 years, its overall score has risen by around 20%, placing it among the faster-