In 2021, the total value of the produced environmental goods and services amounted to 8 505 million BGN, which is 16.6% more compared to 2020 (7 296 million BGN). The output increased the most in the sector of specialized producers of environmental goods and services - Production and distribution of electrical and thermal energy and gaseous fuels; Water supply; Sewerage services, waste management and recovery (D_E) - 23.2%, and has the largest decrease - in the Construction sector (F) - 36%. The gross value added grows the most in the sector Production and distribution of electricity, heat, and gaseous fuels; Water supply; Sewage services, waste management and recovery (D_E) by 20%, and decreases the most in Construction (F) by 40%. The employment has the largest increase in the Mining and quarrying; Manufacturing sector (B_C) by 13.1%, and the largest decrease in the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries sector (A) by 5.4%.
EGSS comprises all sectors of the economy that produce goods and services aimed at environmental protection and resource management. Environmental protection activities include the prevention, reduction, and removal of pollution in nature. Natural resource management activities aim to protect natural resources from depletion. The environmental goods and services sector provides data on output, value-added, exports, and employment, according to the System of Environmental Economic Accounts (SEEA SF 2012).
Detailed data can be found on the NSI website under the heading 'Environment', Environmental goods and services.
