Key Market Indicators
**Bulgarian Dentist Numbers to Climb Slightly by 2028** The number of practising dentists in Bulgaria is expected to reach approximately 7,850 by 2028, up from around 7,630 in 2023. This marks a modest annual growth rate of 0.5%. Since 1985, the country's dental supply has seen an annual increase of 0.9%. In 2023, Bulgaria was ranked eighth in the number of practising dentists, with the Czech Republic surpassing it with 7,630 professionals. Italy, France, and Poland held the second, third, and fourth spots respectively. **Dental Services Expenditure on the Rise** Bulgaria's expenditure on dental services is projected to hit €377 million by 2028, up from approximately €265 million in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 5.5%. Since 2018, the demand for dental services in the country has surged by nearly 10% annually. In 2023, Bulgaria ranked 21st in dental services expenditure, with Croatia overtaking it at €265 million. France, the United Kingdom, and Spain occupied the second, third, and fourth positions respectively in this ranking. **Dental Cement Market Shows Steady Growth** The value of the dental cement market in Bulgaria is set to reach around $12.9 million by 2028, up from $12.1 million in 2023, growing at an annual average rate of 1%. Since then, the market has seen a yearly increase of 1.6%. Japan, Germany, and France held the second, third, and fourth positions in the global ranking for the dental cement market.
