Tourist consumption in Bulgaria in 2022 was estimated at 9 675.30 million BGN. Inbound tourism expenditures from foreign citizens visiting the country were 83.0% (8 032.00 million BGN), while the domestic tourism expenditures by Bulgarian citizens travelling within the country amounted to 17.0% (1 643.30 million BGN). Accommodation services represented the largest component both in inbound and domestic tourism.
Outbound tourism expenditures by Bulgarian citizens travelling abroad in 2022 were 3 335.70 million BGN. The largest relative shares were attributed to food and beverage serving services - 40.5%, and transportation services - 30.4%.
Detailed data can be found on the NSI website under the heading 'Tourism' and in the ‘INFOSTAT’ information system.
