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- CPI, 1995 = 100
- CPI, previous month = 100
- CPI, December of the previous year = 100
- CPI, corresponding month of the previous year = 100
- Annual average CPI, previous 12 months = 100
- Annual average CPI, previous year = 100
- Harmonized Indices of Consumer Prices (HICP)
- HICP, 2015 = 100
- HICP, previous month = 100
- HICP, December of the previous year = 100
- HICP, corresponding month of the previous year = 100
- Annual average HICP, previous 12 months = 100
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- PISB, previous month = 100
- PISB, December of the previous year = 100
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- HPI, national level, 2015 = 100
- HPI, national level, previous quarter = 100
- HPI, national level, corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- House price indices (HPI), by regions
- HPI, by statistical regions, 2015 = 100
- HPI, by statistical regions, previous quarter = 100
- HPI, by statistical regions, corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- HPI, for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants, 2015 = 100
- HPI, for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants, previous quarter = 100
- HPI, for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants, corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- House price indices (HPI), national level
- House sales indicators (HSI)
- House sales indicators (HSI) of value of transactions, national level
- HSI of value of transactions, national level - previous quarter = 100
- HSI of value of transactions, national level - corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- HSI of value of transactions, national level - percentage in the year
- House sales indicators (HSI) of value of transactions by regions
- HSI of value of transactions by statistical regions - previous quarter = 100
- HSI of value of transactions by statistical regions - corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- HSI of value of transactions by statistical regions - percentage in the year
- HSI of value of transactions for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants - previous quarter = 100
- HSI of value of transactions for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants - corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- HSI of value of transactions for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants - percentage in the year
- House sales indicators (HSI) of number of transactions, national level
- HSI of number of transactions, national level - previous quarter = 100
- HSI of number of transactions, national level - corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- HSI of number of transactions, national level - percentage in the year
- House sales indicators (HSI) of number of transactions by regions
- HSI of number of transactions by statistical regions - previous quarter = 100
- HSI of number of transactions by statistical regions - corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- HSI of number of transactions by statistical regions - percentage in the year
- HSI of number of transactions for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants - previous quarter = 100
- HSI of number of transactions for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants - corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- HSI of number of transactions for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants - percentage in the year
- House sales indicators (HSI) of value of transactions, national level
- Owner-occupied housing price index (OOHPI)
- OOHPI, national level, 2015 = 100
- OOHPI, national level, previous quarter = 100
- OOHPI, national level, corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
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- Inflation and Consumer Price Indices
- Consumer Price Indices (CPI)
- CPI, 1995 = 100
- CPI, previous month = 100
- CPI, December of the previous year = 100
- CPI, corresponding month of the previous year = 100
- Annual average CPI, previous 12 months = 100
- Annual average CPI, previous year = 100
- Harmonized Indices of Consumer Prices (HICP)
- HICP, 2015 = 100
- HICP, previous month = 100
- HICP, December of the previous year = 100
- HICP, corresponding month of the previous year = 100
- Annual average HICP, previous 12 months = 100
- Price Indices of a Small Basket (PISB)
- PISB, previous month = 100
- PISB, December of the previous year = 100
- Inflation Rate Calculator
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- Consumer Price Indices (CPI)
- Non-financial national accounts by institutional sectors
- Housing price statistics
- House price indices (HPI)
- House price indices (HPI), national level
- HPI, national level, 2015 = 100
- HPI, national level, previous quarter = 100
- HPI, national level, corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- House price indices (HPI), by regions
- HPI, by statistical regions, 2015 = 100
- HPI, by statistical regions, previous quarter = 100
- HPI, by statistical regions, corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- HPI, for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants, 2015 = 100
- HPI, for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants, previous quarter = 100
- HPI, for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants, corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- House price indices (HPI), national level
- House sales indicators (HSI)
- House sales indicators (HSI) of value of transactions, national level
- HSI of value of transactions, national level - previous quarter = 100
- HSI of value of transactions, national level - corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- HSI of value of transactions, national level - percentage in the year
- House sales indicators (HSI) of value of transactions by regions
- HSI of value of transactions by statistical regions - previous quarter = 100
- HSI of value of transactions by statistical regions - corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- HSI of value of transactions by statistical regions - percentage in the year
- HSI of value of transactions for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants - previous quarter = 100
- HSI of value of transactions for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants - corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- HSI of value of transactions for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants - percentage in the year
- House sales indicators (HSI) of number of transactions, national level
- HSI of number of transactions, national level - previous quarter = 100
- HSI of number of transactions, national level - corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- HSI of number of transactions, national level - percentage in the year
- House sales indicators (HSI) of number of transactions by regions
- HSI of number of transactions by statistical regions - previous quarter = 100
- HSI of number of transactions by statistical regions - corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- HSI of number of transactions by statistical regions - percentage in the year
- HSI of number of transactions for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants - previous quarter = 100
- HSI of number of transactions for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants - corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- HSI of number of transactions for the six cities with population more than 120 000 inhabitants - percentage in the year
- House sales indicators (HSI) of value of transactions, national level
- Owner-occupied housing price index (OOHPI)
- OOHPI, national level, 2015 = 100
- OOHPI, national level, previous quarter = 100
- OOHPI, national level, corresponding quarter of the previous year = 100
- Market prices of dwellings
- House price indices (HPI)
- Supply Use Tables
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- ESA 2010
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Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2024
In October 2024, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 1.1% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in October 2024 compared to October 2023 was 1.8%.
In October 2024, compared to the previous month, the highest increase was registered in the following groups: ‘Recreation and culture’ (+8.6%), ‘Clothing and footwear’ (+8.2%), ‘Education’ (+1.8%) and ‘Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels’ (+1.1%). A decrease in the prices was recorded in the group ‘Transport’ (-0.3%).
The monthly infl...
Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2024 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP had a growth rate of 2.2% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Bulgaria and EU: Deficit and debt of General Government Institutional Sector for 2023
In 2023, the government deficit of the EU increased in relative terms compared with 2022, while the government debt decreased. In the EU, the government deficit to Gross domestic product (GDP) ratio grew from -3.2% in 2022 to -3.5% in 2023. The government debt to GDP ratio in the EU decreased from 82.5% in 2022 to 80.8% at the end of 2023.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2023 (final data)
In 2023, the General Government Institutional Sector reported a deficit of -3 709 million BGN, or -2.0% of Gross domestic product (GDP), according to final data from the National Statistical Institute.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2023 is 42 389 million BGN, or 22.9% of GDP.
...Gross Domestic Product for 2023 (updated annual data)
In 2023, GDP at current prices is 185.233 billion BGN. Updated annual data show an increase of GDP for 2023 in real terms by 1.9% compared to 2022.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for 2023 (updated annual data)
According to the updated data, GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 0.8% in 2023 compared to 2022.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2024
In September 2024, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was -1.0% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in September 2024 compared to September 2023 was 1.2%.
In September 2024, compared to the previous month, the highest decrease was registered in the following groups: ‘Recreation and culture’ (-13.7%), ‘Restaurants and hotels’ (-2.5%), ‘Transport’ (-2.0%) and ‘Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house’ (-0.7%). The highest increase...
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2024
In August 2024, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.1% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in August 2024 compared to August 2023 was 2.1%.
In August 2024, compared to the previous month, the highest increase was registered in the following groups: ‘Food and non-alcoholic beverages’ (+0.9%), ‘Recreation and culture’ (+0.5%) and ‘Alcoholic beverages and tobacco’ (+0.3%). The highest decrease in the prices was recorded in the groups: ‘Clothing and footwear’ (-3.3%) and ‘Transport’ (-0.9%).
...
Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2024 (Preliminary data)
In the second quarter of 2024, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.1% compared to the second quarter of 2023 and there was an increase of 0.5% compared to the first quarter of 2024 at seasonally adjusted data.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Second Quarter of 2024 (preliminary data)
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2024
In July 2024, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.8% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in July 2024 compared to July 2023 was 2.4%.
In July 2024, compared to the previous month, the highest increase was registered in the following groups: ‘Recreation and culture’ (+8.7%), ‘Restaurants and hotels’ (+3.9%), ‘Transport’ (+0.9%), ‘Health’ (+0.4%) and ‘Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels’ (+0.4%). Decrease in the prices was recorded in the groups: ‘Clothing and footwear’ (-3.0%) and ‘Com...
Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2024 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP had a growth rate of 2.0% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2024
In June 2024, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was -0.2% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in June 2024 compared to June 2023 was 2.5%.
In June 2024, compared to the previous month, the highest decrease was registered in the following groups: ‘Communications’ (-1.5%), ‘Clothing and footwear’ (-1.2%), ‘Transport’ (-0.9%) and ‘Food and non-alcoholic beverages’ (-0.5%). The highest increase in the prices was recorded in the groups: ‘Restaurants and hotels’ (+2.2%), ‘Miscellaneous goods and services’ (...
Household consumption: price levels in 2023 in the EU
In 2023, price levels for household final consumption expenditure differed widely across the EU. The highest price levels were recorded in Denmark (143% of the EU average). The lowest levels were recorded in Bulgaria and Romania (both with 60%), according to the provisional estimates for 2023.
...Actual individual consumption per capita in 2023 in the EU
In 2023, actual individual consumption (AIC) per capita expressed in purchasing power standards (PPS) varied from 70% to 138% of the EU average across the 27 EU countries. In Bulgaria, the level was 26% below the EU average, according to the provisional estimates for 2023.
GDP per capita ranged from 64% to 239% of EU average. In 2023, GDP per capita in Bulgaria was 36% below the average for the EU-27.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in May 2024
In May 2024, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was -0.2% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in May 2024 compared to May 2023 was 2.3%.
In May 2024, compared to the previous month, the highest decrease was registered in the following groups: ‘Communications’ (-1.5%), ‘Recreation and culture’ (-1.0%), ‘Transport’ (-0.9%) and ‘Food and non-alcoholic beverages’ (-0.5%). The highest increase in the prices was recorded in the groups: ‘Alcoholic beverages and tobacco’ (+1.0%), ‘Restaurants and hotels’ (+0.6...
Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the First Quarter of 2024 (preliminary data)
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 1.2% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2024 (preliminary data)
In the first quarter of 2024, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 1.8% compared to the first quarter of 2023 and there is an increase of 0.4% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 at seasonally adjusted data.
...Purchasing power parities in Europe and the world in 2021
Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2024 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP had a growth rate of 1.7% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in April 2024
In April 2024, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was -0.3% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in April 2024 compared to April 2023 was 2.4%.
In April 2024, compared to the previous month, the highest decrease was registered in ‘Recreation and culture’ (-5.9%), ‘Communications’ (-2.1%) and ‘Health’ (-1.2%). The increase was recorded in the prices for ‘Clothing and footwear’ (+6.8%), ‘Transport’ (+1.0%) and ‘Alcoholic beverages and tobacco’ (+0.8%).
The monthly inflation rate, measured by the Harmonised Index...
Bulgaria and EU: Deficit and debt of General Government Institutional Sector for 2023
In 2023, the government deficit and debt of the EU increased in relative terms compared to 2022. In the EU, the government deficit to GDP ratio increased from -3.4% in 2022 to -3.5% in 2023. The government debt to GDP ratio in the EU decreased from 83.4% in 2022 to 81.7% at the end of 2023.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2023 (preliminary data)
In 2023, the General Government Institutional Sector reported a deficit of -3 454 million BGN, or 1.9% of GDP, according to preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2023 is 42 383 million BGN, or 23.1% of GDP.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in March 2024
In March 2024, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.2% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in March 2024 compared to March 2023 was 3.0%.
In March 2024, compared to the previous month, the highest increase was registered for Recreation and culture (+0.9%), Communications (+0.9%) and Transport (+0.8%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Clothing and footwear (-0.6%), Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (-0.5%) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (-0.1%).
The monthly ...
Purchasing power parities and GDP per capita in 2023 - flash estimate
In 2023, Luxembourg and Ireland recorded the highest level of GDP per capita in the EU, at 140% and 112% above the EU average. Bulgaria was the Member State with the lowest GDP per capita, at 36% below the EU average.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in February 2024
In February 2024, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.3% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in February 2024 compared to February 2023 was 3.3%.
The highest increase was registered for Transport (+1.5%), Restaurants and hotels (+0.9%), Alcoholic beverages and tobacco (+0.8%) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+0.6%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Clothing and footwear (-2.5%), Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (-0.6%) and Housing, water, electr...
Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for 2023 (preliminary data)
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 0.9% in 2023 compared to 2022.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Fourth Quarter of 2023
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2023 and 2023 (preliminary data)
Fourth quarter of 2023
In the fourth quarter of 2023, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 1.6% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022 and there is an increase of 0.5% compared to the third quarter of 2023 at seasonally adjusted data
2023 - Annual data
In 2023, GDP at current prices, calculated as a sum of the quarters, is 183 743.4 million BGN. Preliminary data show an increase of GDP for 2023 in real terms by 1.8% compared to 2022.
...Pension entitlements in social insurance, 2019 - 2021
The accrued-to-date pension entitlements in the beginning of 2021 (closing balance of 2020) amount to 231 010 mln. BGN which consists of 213 721 mln. BGN liabilities of Social security pension schemes (Public social security - First pillar of the Bulgarian pension system) and 17 289 mln. BGN liabilities of Defined contribution schemes (Supplementary Mandatory Pension Insurance and Supplementary Voluntary Pension Insurance - Second and Third pillar of the Bulgarian pension system).
The accrued-to-date pension entitlements in the end of 2021 amount to 293 17...
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in January 2024
According to the preliminary data of the NSI, in January 2024, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.5% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in January 2024 compared to January 2023 was 3.8%.
The highest increase was registered for Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (+2.2%), Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+1.0%), Education (+0.8%) and Health (+0.6%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Clothing and footwear (-3.5%) and Transport (-1.7%).
According to the preliminary...
Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2023 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP had a growth rate of 1.6% in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in December 2023
In December 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.3% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in December 2023 compared to December 2022 was 4.7%.
The highest increase was registered for Recreation and culture (+2.4%), Restaurants and hotels (+0.7%), Miscellaneous goods and services (+0.7%) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+0.7%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Transport (-1.5%), Clothing and footwear (-0.6%) and Communications (-0.3%).
The monthly inflation rate, measur...
Inflation and consumer price indices in November 2023
In November 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.3% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in November 2023 compared to November 2022 was 5.4%.
An increase was registered for Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (+1.4%), Recreation and culture (+1.4%), Restaurants and hotels (+0.7%), Health (+0.4%). The highest decrease was recorded in the prices for Clothing and footwear (-0.9%), Transport (-0.6%), Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (-0.2%).
...Consumption per capita in purchasing power standards in 2022
Consumption per capita varied between 69% and 138% of the EU average. Between 2020 and 2022, Actual Individual Consumption (AIC) levels increased in 18 EU countries, most notably in Bulgaria (from 60% in 2020 to 69% in 2022 of the EU average).
...Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2023 (preliminary data)
In the third quarter of 2023, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 1.8% and Gross Value Added (GVA) - by 0.9% compared to the third quarter of 2022 (data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted).
The increase in Gross Value Added is determined by the growth in the following economic activities:
Mining and quarrying; manufacturing; electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply; water supply, waste management and remediation activities - 2.9%, Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles; transportation and storage; accommodation and...
Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Third Quarter of 2023
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 2.1% in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and consumer price indices in October 2023
In October 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 0.4% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in October 2023 compared to October 2022 was 5.8%.
An increase was registered for Recreation and culture (+6.7%), Clothing and footwear (+5.7%), Education (+1.1%) and Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (+0.8%). The highest decrease was recorded in the prices for Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (-0.4%), Food and non-alcoholic beverages (-0.4%) and Transport ...
Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2023 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP had a growth rate of 1.7% in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Bulgaria and EU: Deficit and debt of General Government Institutional Sector for 2022
In 2022, the government deficit and debt of the EU decreased in relative terms compared with 2021. In the EU, the government deficit to GDP ratio shrunk from -4.7% in 2021 to -3.3% in 2022. The government debt to GDP ratio in the EU decreased from 87.4% in 2021 to 83.5% at the end of 2022.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2022 (final data)
According to final data from the National Statistical Institute, the General Government Institutional Sector reported in 2022 a deficit of 4 859 million BGN, or 2.9% of GDP.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2022 is 37 850 million BGN, or 22.6% of GDP.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for 2022 (updated annual data)
According to the updated annual data, GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 4.3% in 2022 compared to 2021.
...Gross Domestic Product for 2022 (updated annual data)
In 2022, GDP at current prices is 167 809 million BGN. Updated annual data show an increase of GDP for 2022 in real terms by 3.9% compared to 2021.
...Inflation and consumer price indices in September 2023
In September 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was -0.1% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in September 2023 compared to September 2022 was 6.3%.
In September 2023, compared to the previous month, a decrease was registered for Recreation and culture (-10.1%) and Restaurants and hotels (-1.9%). The highest increase was recorded in the prices for Education (+4.0), Transport (+2.7%), Clothing and footwear (+0.6%), Health (+0.6%) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+0.5%).
In September...
Inflation and consumer price indices in August 2023
In August 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.4% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in August 2023 compared to August 2022 was 7.7%.
In August 2023, compared to the previous month, the highest increase was recorded in the prices for Transport (+4.6%), Health (+0.6%), Restaurants and hotels (+0.6%) and Miscellaneous goods and services (+0.4%). The decrease was registered for Clothing and footwear (-2.3%), Communications (-0.6%) and Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (-0.3%).
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Second Quarter of 2023
In the second quarter of 2023 GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 1.7% compared to the second quarter of 2022, аccording to the preliminary data.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2023 (preliminary data)
In the second quarter of 2023, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 1.9% and Gross Value Added (GVA) by 2.2% compared to the second quarter of 2022 (data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted).
The increase in Gross Value Added is determined by the growth in the following economic activities:
Construction - 5.8%, Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles; transportation and storage; accommodation and food service activities - 4.6%, Professional, scientific and technical activities; administrative and support service activities - 4.4%, Agricul...
Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2023 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP had a growth rate of 1.8% in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and consumer price indices in July 2023
In July 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.9% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in July 2023 compared to July 2022 was 8.5%.
In July 2023, compared to the previous month, the highest increase was recorded in the prices for Recreation and culture (+7.5%), Restaurants and hotels (+2.9%), Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (+1.8%) and Health (+0.7%). The decrease was registered for Clothing and footwear (-1.4%) and Miscellaneous goods and services (-0.1%).
In July 202...
Inflation and consumer price indices in June 2023
In June 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was -0.4% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in June 2023 compared to June 2022 was 8.7%.
In June 2023, compared to the previous month, the highest decrease was recorded in the prices for Recreation and culture (-3.1%), Food and non-alcoholic beverages (-1.0%), Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (-0.6%) and Clothing and footwear (-0.6%). The highest increase was registered for Restaurants and hotels (+1.6%), Communications (+1.1%) and Heal...
Household consumption: price levels in 2022
In 2022, price levels for household final consumption expenditure differed widely across the EU.
The highest price levels were recorded in Ireland (146% of the EU average), Denmark (145%) and Luxembourg (137%). Meanwhile, the lowest levels were recorded in Romania (58%), Bulgaria (59%) and Poland (62%).
...Actual individual consumption per capita in 2022
Inflation and consumer price indices in May 2023
In May 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was -0.1% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in May 2023 compared to May 2022 was 10.1%.
In May 2023, compared to the previous month, the highest decrease was recorded in the prices for Recreation and culture (-3.4%), Transport (-2.5%) and Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (-0.4%). The highest increase was registered for Alcoholic beverages and tobacco (+1.1%), Clothing and footwear (+1.0%), Miscellaneous goods and services (+0.5%), Health...
Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the First Quarter of 2023
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the first quarter of 2022.
...Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2023 (preliminary data)
In the first quarter of 2023, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.3% and Gross Value Added (GVA) by 2.7% compared to the first quarter of 2022 (data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted).
The increase in Gross Value Added is determined by the growth in the following economic activities:
Construction - 7.0%, Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles; transportation and storage; accommodation and food service activities - 5.9%, Information and communication - 3.2%, Real estate activities - 3.2%, Public administration and defence; compulsory...
Inflation and consumer price indices in April 2023
In April 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.3% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in April 2023 compared to April 2022 was 11.6%.
In April 2023, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Clothing and footwear (+5.4%), Miscellaneous goods and services (+1.0%), Restaurants and hotels (+1.0%), Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (+0.9%) and Alcoholic beverages and tobacco (+0.8%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for...
Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2023 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP had a growth rate of 2.0% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Bulgaria and EU: Deficit and debt of General Government Institutional Sector for 2022 (preliminary data)
In 2022, the government deficit and debt of the EU decreased in relative terms compared with 2021. In the EU, the government deficit to GDP ratio shrank from -4.8% in 2021 to -3.4% in 2022. The government debt to GDP ratio in the EU decreased from 88.0% in 2021 to 84.0% at the end of 2022.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2022 (preliminary data)
In 2022, the General Government Institutional Sector reported a deficit of -4 648 million BGN, or 2.8% of GDP, according to preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2022 is 37 848 million BGN, or 22.9% of GDP.
...Inflation and consumer price indices in March 2023
In March 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.5% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in March 2023 compared to March 2022 was 14.0%.
In March 2023, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Miscellaneous goods and services (+2.9%), Restaurants and hotels (+1.2%), Alcoholic beverages and tobacco (+1.1%), Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (+1.0%) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+0.9%). The decrease was recorded in the...
Purchasing power parities and GDP per capita - flash estimate
In 2022, Luxembourg and Ireland recorded the highest level of GDP per capita in the EU, at 161% and 134% above the EU average. Bulgaria was the Member State with the lowest GDP per capita, at 41% below the EU average.
...Inflation and consumer price indices in February 2023
In February 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.8% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in February 2023 compared to February 2022 was 16.0%.
In February 2023, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+2.4%), Communications (+1.9%), Restaurants and hotels (+1.1%), Recreation and culture (1.1%) and Health (+1.0%). The largest decrease was recorded in the prices for Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (-1.2%), C...
Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for 2022 (preliminary data)
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 2.1% in 2022 compared to 2021.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Fourth Quarter of 2022
GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 1.7% in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 according to the preliminary data.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2022 and 2022 (preliminary data)
In the fourth quarter of 2022, gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 2.3% and gross value added (GVA) by 2.8% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 (data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted).
The increase in gross value added is determined by the growth in the following economic activities:
Construction - 27.6%, Professional, scientific and technical activities; administrative and support service activities - 5.6%, Mining and quarrying; manufacturing; electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply; water supply, waste management and remediation activities - 3.5%...
Inflation and consumer price indices in January 2023
According to the preliminary data of the NSI, in January 2023 the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 1.1% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in January 2023 compared to January 2022 was 16.4%.
In January 2023, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Transport (+2.3%), Miscellaneous goods and services (+1.7%), Health (+1.5%) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+1.5%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Clothing and footwear (-1.9%) and Recreation and cul...
Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2022 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP has a growth of 2.1% in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and consumer price indices in December 2022
In December 2022, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.9% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in December 2022 compared to December 2021 was 16.9%.
In December 2022, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Recreation and culture (+8.5%), Health (+2.2%), Miscellaneous goods and services (+1.6%), Restaurants and hotels (+1.4%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Transport (-2.3%) and Clothing and footwear (-1.2%).
In December 2022, the monthly ...
Consumption per capita in purchasing power standards in 2021
Consumption per capita varied between 65% and 144% of the EU average.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in November 2022
In November 2022, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.8% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in November 2022 compared to November 2021 was 16.6%.
In November 2022, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Recreation and culture (+2.9%), Communications (+2.7%), Health (+1.7%), Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+1.7%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (-1.5%) and Transport (-0.5%).
In November...
Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Third Quarter of 2022
GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 1.7% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the third quarter of 2021, according to the preliminary data.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2022 (preliminary data)
In the third quarter of 2022, gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.3% and gross value added (GVA) by 3.1% compared to the third quarter of 2021 (data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted).
The increase in gross value added is determined by the growth in the following economic activities:
Mining and quarrying; manufacturing; electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply; water supply, waste management and remediation activities - 17.7% on an annual basis, Professional, scientific and technical activities; administrative and support service activities - 1.4%, Pu...
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2022
In October 2022, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.9% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in October 2022 compared to October 2021 was 17.6%.
In October 2022, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Clothing and footwear (+7.0%), Recreation and culture (+2.7%), Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+2.3%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (-2.1%), Transport (-1.4%) and Communications (-0.1%).
...
Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2022 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP has a growth of 3.2% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the third quarter of the previous year.
...Bulgaria and EU: Deficit and debt of General Government Institutional Sector for 2021
In 2021, the government deficit and debt of the EU decreased in relative terms compared with 2020. In 2021, in the EU, the government deficit to GDP ratio shrank to -4.6% from -6.7% in 2020. In 2021, the government debt to GDP ratio in the EU decreased to 87.9% from 89.8% at the end of 2020.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2021 (final data)
In 2021, the final data from the National Statistical Institute showed that the General Government Institutional Sector reported a deficit of -5 414 million BGN, or 3.9% of GDP.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2021 is 33 268 million BGN, representing 23.9% of GDP.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2022
In September 2022, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 1.2% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in September 2022 compared to September 2021 was 18.7%.
In September 2022, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Education (+5.4%), Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (+4.2%) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+2.3%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Recreation and culture (-4.6%), Transport (-2.9%) and Communications (-1.8%).
I...
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2022
In August 2022, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 1.2% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in August 2022 compared to August 2021 was 17.7%.
In August 2022, compared to the previous month, the highest price increase was registered for Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (+5.2%), Miscellaneous goods and services (+2.3%) and Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (+1.8%). The decrease was recorded in the prices for Transport (-3.8%) and Clothing and footwe...
Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Second Quarter of 2022
GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 2.6% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2021, аccording to the preliminary data.
GDP per person employed is 10 946.5 BGN and GDP per hour worked is 27.4 BGN.
Тhe structure of employment by economic sector 2022 shows increase in the relative share of service sector and decrease in agriculture and industrial sectors in the second quarter of 2022 compared with the second quarter of 2021.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2022 (preliminary data)
In the second quarter of 2022, gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4.0% and gross value added (GVA) by 4.5% compared to the second quarter of 2021 (data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted).
The increase in gross value added is determined by the growth in following economic activities:
Mining and quarrying; manufacturing; electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply; water supply, waste management and remediation activities - 11.9%, Information and communication - 5.6%, Professional, scientific and technical activities; administrative and support service acti...
Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2022 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP has a growth of 4.8% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2022
In July 2022, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 1.1% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in July 2022 compared to July 2021 was 17.3%.
In July 2022 compared to June 2022, the highest price increase was registered for Recreation and culture (+7.4%), Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (+5.2%) and Restaurants and hotels (+1.2%). The highest decrease was recorded in the prices for Clothing and footwear (-2.0%), Transport (-1.7%) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (-0.1%).
In ...
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2022
The consumer price index in June 2022 compared to May 2022 was 100.9%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.9%.
...Consumer price levels in 2021
In 2021, price levels for consumer goods and services differed widely across the EU Member States.
Widest is the gap for ‘Restaurants and hotels’ and ‘Alcohol and tobacco’.
...Actual individual consumption per capita in 2021
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in May 2022
The consumer price index in May 2022 compared to April 2022 was 101.2%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 1.2%.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the First Quarter of 2022
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 3.3% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2022 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP increased by 4.0% in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the same quarter of 2021.
...Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2022 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP has a growth of 4.5% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in April 2022
The consumer price index in April 2022 compared to March 2022 was 102.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 2.5%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Deficit and debt of General Government Institutional Sector for 2021 (preliminary data)
In 2021, the government deficit and debt of the EU decreased in relative terms compared with 2020. In the EU, the government deficit to GDP ratio shrunk from 6.8% in 2020 to 4.7% in 2021. In the EU, the government debt to GDP ratio decreased from 90.0% at the end of 2020 to 88.1% at the end of 2021.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2021 (preliminary data)
According to preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute, the General Government Institutional Sector reported in 2021 a deficit of 5 433 million BGN, or 4.1% of GDP.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2021 is 33 277 million BGN, or 25.1% of GDP.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in March 2022
The consumer price index in March 2022 compared to February 2022 was 102.2%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 2.2%.
...Purchasing power parities and GDP per capita - flash estimate
In 2021, Luxembourg and Ireland recorded the highest level of GDP per capita in the EU, at 177% and 121% above the EU average. Bulgaria was the Member State with the lowest GDP per capita, at 45% below the EU average.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in February 2022
The consumer price index in February 2022 compared to January 2022 was 101.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 1.4%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2021 and 2021 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP increased by 4.7% in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with the same quarter of 2020.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Fourth Quarter of 2021
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 4.3% in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for 2021 (preliminary data)
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 4.0% in 2021 compared to the previous year.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2021 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted flash estimates of GDP has a growth of 4.5% in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in January 2022
According to the preliminary data of the NSI, the consumer price index in January 2022 compared to December 2021 was 101.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 1.5%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in December 2021
The consumer price index in December 2021 compared to November 2021 was 100.9%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.9%.
...Consumption per capita in purchasing power standards in 2020
Consumption per capita varied between 61% and 145% of the EU average.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in November 2021
The consumer price index in November 2021 compared to October 2021 was 101.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 1.4%.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Third Quarter of 2021
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 1.9% in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2021 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP increased by 4.6% in the third quarter of 2021 compared with the same quarter of 2020.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2021 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data GDP has a growth of 0.4% in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2021
The consumer price index in October 2021 compared to September 2021 was 101.8%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 1.8%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Deficit and debt of General Government Institutional Sector for 2020
In 2020, the government deficit and debt of the EU increased in relative terms compared with 2019. In the EU, the government deficit to GDP ratio rose from 0.5% in 2019 to 6.9% in 2020. In the EU, the government debt to GDP ratio increased from 77.2% at the end of 2019 to 90.1% at the end of 2020.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2020 (final data)
According to final data of the National Statistical Institute the General Government Institutional Sector reported in 2020 a deficit of 4 780 million BGN or 4.0% of GDP.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2020 is 29 602 million BGN or 24.7% of GDP.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2021
The consumer price index in September 2021 compared to August 2021 was 100.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.4%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2021
The consumer price index in August 2021 compared to July 2021 was 100.8%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.8%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2021 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP increased by 9.9% in the second quarter of 2021 compared with the same quarter of 2020.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2021 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data GDP has a growth of 9.6% in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2021
The consumer price index in July 2021 compared to June 2021 was 100.8%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.8%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2021
The consumer price index in June 2021 compared to May 2021 was 99.8%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.2%.
...Consumer price levels in 2020
In 2020, price levels for consumer goods and services differed widely across the EU Member States.
Widest gap for ‘Restaurants and hotels’ and ‘Alcohol and tobacco’.
...First estimates of purchasing power parities for 2020
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in May 2021
The consumer price index in May 2021 compared to April 2021 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2021 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP decreased by 1.8% in the first quarter of 2021 compared with the same quarter of 2020.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the First Quarter of 2021
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 2.0% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2021 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP has a negative growth of 1.8% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in April 2021
The consumer price index in April 2021 compared to March 2021 was 100.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.7%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Deficit and debt of General Government Institutional Sector for 2020 (preliminary data)
In 2020, the government deficit and debt of the EU increased in relative terms compared with 2019. In the EU the government deficit to GDP ratio rose from 0.5% in 2019 to 6.9% in 2020. In the EU the government debt to GDP ratio increased from 77.5% at the end of 2019 to 90.7% at the end of 2020.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2020 (preliminary data)
According to preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute the General Government Institutional Sector reported in 2020 a deficit of 4 056 million BGN or 3.4% of GDP.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2020 is 29 703 million BGN or 25.0% of GDP.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in March 2021
The consumer price index in March 2021 compared to February 2021 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in February 2021
The consumer price index in February 2021 compared to January 2021 was 100.6%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.6%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2020 and 2020 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2020 is minus 3.8% compared with the same quarter of 2019.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for 2020 (preliminary data)
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed decreased in real terms by 1.9% in 2020 compared to the previous year.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Fourth Quarter of 2020
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed decreased in real terms by 2.9% in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Regional GDP per capita in the EU in 2019
Regional GDP per capita ranged from 32% to 260% of the EU average in 2019.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2020 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP has a negative growth of 3.8% in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in January 2021
According to the preliminary data of the NSI, the consumer price index in January 2021 compared to December 2020 was 100.2%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.2%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in December 2020
The consumer price index in December 2020 compared to November 2020 was 100.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.5%.
...Consumption per capita in purchasing power standards in 2019
Consumption per capita varied between 58% and 135% of the EU average.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in November 2020
The consumer price index in November 2020 compared to October 2020 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, third quarter of 2020 (preliminary estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2020 increased by 11.5% in EU-27 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 4.3%.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Third Quarter of 2020
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed decreased by 1.6% in the third quarter of 2020 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2020 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP decreased by 5.2% in the third quarter of 2020 compared with the same quarter of 2019.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2020
The consumer price index in October 2020 compared to September 2020 was 100.6%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.6%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, third quarter of 2020 (Flash Estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2020 increased by 11.6% in EU-27 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 4.3%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2020 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP has a negative growth of 5.2% in the third quarter of 2020 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Bulgaria and EU: Deficit and debt of General Government Institutional Sector for 2019
In 2019, the government deficit of the EU increased in relative terms compared to 2018, while the government debt decreased. In the EU, the government deficit to GDP ratio rose from 0.4% in 2018 to 0.5% in 2019. In the EU the government debt to GDP ratio declined from 79.5% at the end of 2018 to 77.6% at the end of 2019.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2019 (final data)
According to final data of the National Statistical Institute the General Government Institutional Sector reported in 2019 a surplus of 2 304 million BGN or 1.9% of GDP.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2019 is 24 212 million BGN or 20.2% of GDP.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2020
The consumer price index in September 2020 compared to August 2020 was 99.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.6%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2020
The consumer price index in August 2020 compared to July 2020 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, second quarter of 2020 (preliminary estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2020 declined by 11.4% in EU compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria decreased by 10.0%.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Second Quarter of 2020
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed decreased by 5.6% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2020 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, GDP decreased by 8.5% in the second quarter of 2020 compared with the same quarter of 2019.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2020
The consumer price index in July 2020 compared to June 2020 was 100.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.5%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, second quarter of 2020 (Flash Estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2020 declined by 11.7% in EU-27 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria decreased by 9.8%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2020 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP has a negative growth of 8.2% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2020
The consumer price index in June 2020 compared to May 2020 was 99.6%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.4%.
...Consumer price levels in 2019
Consumption per capita in purchasing power standards, First estimates for 2019
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in May 2020
The consumer price index in May 2020 compared to April 2020 was 99.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.3%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, first quarter of 2020 (preliminary estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2020 decreased by 3.2% in EU compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.3%.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the First Quarter of 2020
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased by 2.5% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2020 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2020 is 2.4% compared with the same quarter of 2019.
...The 2017 results of the International Comparison Program
China, US and EU are the largest economies in the world.
In 2017, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the European Union with 27 Member States (EU) represented 16.0% of world GDP, expressed in Purchasing Power Standards (PPS). China and the United States were the two largest economies, with shares of 16.4% and 16.3% respectively.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in April 2020
The consumer price index in April 2020 compared to March 2020 was 99.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.6%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, first quarter of 2020 (Flash Estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2020 decreased by 3.3% in EU-27 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.3%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2020 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2020 is 2.4% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Bulgaria and EU: Deficit and debt of General Government Institutional Sector for 2019 (preliminary data)
In 2019, the government deficit and debt of the EU-27 increased in relative terms compared with 2018. In the EU-27 the government deficit to GDP ratio rose from 0.4% in 2018 to 0.6% in 2019. In the EU-27 the government debt to GDP ratio declined from 79.6% at the end of 2018 to 77.8% at the end of 2019.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2019 (preliminary data)
According to preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute the General Government Institutional Sector reported in 2019 a surplus of 2 470 million BGN or 2.1% of GDP.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2019 is 24 205 million BGN or 20.4% of GDP.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in March 2020
The consumer price index in March 2020 compared to February 2020 was 99.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.6%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in February 2020
The consumer price index in February 2020 compared to January 2020 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, fourth quarter of 2019 (preliminary estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2019 increased by 0.2% in the EU-27 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.8%.
...Regional GDP per capita in the EU in 2018
In 2018, regional GDP per capita, expressed in terms of purchasing power standards (PPS), ranged from 30% of the European Union (EU) average in Mayotte, an overseas region of France, to 263% in Luxembourg.
This information is taken from data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2019 and 2019 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2019 is 3.1% compared with the same quarter of 2018.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for 2019
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased by 3.0% in 2019 compared to the previous year.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Fourth Quarter of 2019
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased by 1.9% in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, forth quarter of 2019 (Flash Estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2019 increased by 0.1% in the EU-27 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.7%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in January 2020
According to the preliminary data of the NSI, the consumer price index in January 2020 compared to December 2019 was 100.9%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.9%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2019 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2019 is 3.5% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in December 2019
The consumer price index in December 2019 compared to November 2019 was 100.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.7%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in November 2019
The consumer price index in November 2019 compared to October 2019 was 100.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.5%.
...Consumption per capita in purchasing power standards in 2018
Consumption per capita varied between 56% and 134% of the EU average.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, third quarter of 2019 (preliminary estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2019 increased by 0.3% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.8%.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Third Quarter of 2019
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased by 3.0% in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2019 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the third quarter of 2019 is 3.7% compared with the same quarter of 2018 according to the preliminary estimates.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, third quarter of 2019 (Flash Estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2019 increased by 0.3% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.7%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2019 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the third quarter of 2019 is 3.7% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2019
The consumer price index in October 2019 compared to September 2019 was 100.8%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.8%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Deficit and debt of General Government Institutional Sector for 2018
In 2018, the government deficit and debt of the EU-28 decreased compared to 2017. In the EU-28 the government deficit to GDP ratio fell from 1.0% in 2017 to 0.7% in 2018. In the EU-28 the government debt to GDP ratio declined from 82.1% at the end of 2017 to 80.4% at the end of 2018.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2018 (final data)
According to final data of the National Statistical Institute the General Government Institutional Sector reported in 2018 a surplus of 1 921 million BGN or 1.8% of GDP.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2018 is 24 431 million BGN or 22.3% of GDP.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2019
The consumer price index in September 2019 compared to August 2019 was 99.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.3%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2019
The consumer price index in August 2019 compared to July 2019 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2019 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the second quarter of 2019 is 3.5% compared with the same quarter of 2018 according to the preliminary estimates.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Second Quarter of 2019
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased by 3.5% in the second quarter of 2019 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, second quarter of 2019 (Flash Estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2019 increased by 0.2% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.6%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2019 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the second quarter of 2019 is 3.3% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2019
The consumer price index in July 2019 compared to June 2019 was 100.8%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.8%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2019
The consumer price index in June 2019 compared to May 2019 was 99.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.6%.
...Consumer price levels in 2018
Price levels of food and non-alcoholic beverages ranged from 66% of the EU average in Romania to 130% in Denmark in 2018.
...Consumption per capita in purchasing power standards, First estimates for 2018
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in May 2019
The consumer price index in May 2019 compared to April 2019 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, first quarter of 2019 (preliminary estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2019 increased by 0.5% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 1.2%.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the First Quarter of 2019
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased by 4.6% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2019 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2019 is 3.5% compared with the same quarter of 2018 according to the preliminary estimates.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, first quarter of 2019 (Flash Estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2019 increased by 0.5% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 1.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in April 2019
The consumer price index in April 2019 compared to March 2019 was 100.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.5%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2019 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2019 is 3.4% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Bulgaria and EU: Deficit and debt of General Government Institutional Sector for 2018 (preliminary data)
In 2018, the government deficit and debt of the EU-28 decreased in relative terms compared with 2017. In the EU-28 the government deficit to GDP ratio fell from 1.0% in 2017 to 0.6% in 2018. In the EU-28 the government debt to GDP ratio declined from 81.7% at the end of 2017 to 80.0% at the end of 2018.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Institutional Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2018 (preliminary data)
According to preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute the General Government Institutional Sector reported in 2018 a surplus of 2 149 million BGN or 2.0% of GDP.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2018 is 24 430 million BGN or 22.6% of GDP.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in March 2019
The consumer price index in March 2019 compared to February 2019 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in February 2019
The consumer price index in February 2019 compared to January 2019 was 100.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.5%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, fourth quarter of 2018 (preliminary estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2018 increased by 0.3% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.8%.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Fourth Quarter of 2018
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased by 3.8% in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for 2018
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased by 3.2% in 2018 compared to the previous year.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2018 and 2018 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2018 is 3.2% compared with the same quarter of 2017.
...Regional GDP per capita in the EU in 2017
In 2017, regional GDP per capita, expressed in terms of purchasing power standards, ranged from 31% of the European Union (EU) average in the Bulgarian region of North-West, to 626% of the average in Inner London - West in the United Kingdom.
This information is taken from data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in January 2019
According to the preliminary data of the NSI, the consumer price index in January 2019 compared to December 2018 was 100.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.5%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, fourth quarter of 2018 (Flash Estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2018 increased by 0.2% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.7%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2018 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2018 is 3.1% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in December 2018
The consumer price index in December 2018 compared to November 2018 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Consumption per capita in purchasing power standards in 2017
Consumption per capita varied between 54 and 132% of the EU average.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in November 2018
The consumer price index in November 2018 compared to October 2018 was 99.9%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.1%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, third quarter of 2018 (preliminary estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2018 increased by 0.3% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.7%.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Third Quarter of 2018
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased by 3.7% in the third quarter of 2018 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2018 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the third quarter of 2018 is 3.1% compared with the same quarter of 2017 according to the preliminary estimates.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, third quarter of 2018 (Flash Estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2018 increased by 0.3% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.5%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2018 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the third quarter of 2018 is 3.0% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2018
The consumer price index in October 2018 compared to September 2018 was 100.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.7%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Deficit and debt of General Government Institutional Sector for 2017
In 2017, the government deficit and debt of the EU-28 decreased in relative terms compared with 2016. In the EU-28 the government deficit to GDP ratio fell from 1.7% in 2016 to 1.0% in 2017. In the EU-28 the government debt to GDP ratio declined from 83.3% at the end of 2016 to 81.6% at the end of 2017.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2017 (final data)
According to final data of the National Statistical Institute the General Government Institutional Sector reported in 2017 a surplus of 1 145 million BGN or 1.1% of GDP.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2017 is 25 908 million BGN or 25.6% of GDP.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2018
The consumer price index in September 2018 compared to August 2018 was 100.3%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.3%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2018
The consumer price index in August 2018 compared to July 2018 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, second quarter of 2018 (preliminary estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2018 increased by 0.4% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.8%.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Second Quarter of 2018
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased by 3.0% in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2018 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the second quarter of 2018 is 3.4% compared with the same quarter of 2017 according to the preliminary estimates.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, second quarter of 2018 (Flash Estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2018 increased by 0.4% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.8%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2018
The consumer price index in July 2018 compared to June 2018 was 100.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.7%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2018 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the second quarter of 2018 is 3.4% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2018
The consumer price index in June 2018 compared to May 2018 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Consumer price levels in 2017
Consumption per capita in purchasing power standards, First estimates for 2017
Wide variation of consumption per capita across EU Member States. GDP per capita ranged from 49% to 253% of EU average.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in May 2018
The consumer price index in May 2018 compared to April 2018 was 100.3%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.3%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, first quarter of 2018 (preliminary estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2018 increased by 0.4% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period, GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.9%.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the First Quarter of 2018
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2018 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2018 is 3.6% compared with the same quarter of 2017 according to the preliminary estimates.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, first quarter of 2018 (Flash Estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2018 increased by 0.4% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.8%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2018 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2018 is 3.5% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in April 2018
The consumer price index in April 2018 compared to March 2018 was 100.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.4%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Deficit and debt of General Government Institutional Sector for 2017 (preliminary data)
In 2017, the government deficit and debt of the EU-28 decreased in relative terms compared with 2016. In the EU-28 the government deficit to GDP ratio fell from 1.6% in 2016 to 1.0% in 2017. In the EU-28 the government debt to GDP ratio declined from 83.3% at the end of 2016 to 81.6% at the end of 2017.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Institutional Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2017 (preliminary data)
According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute the General Government Institutional Sector reported in 2017 a surplus of 920 million BGN or 0.9% of GDP.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2017 is 25 064 million BGN or 25.4% of GDP.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in March 2018
The consumer price index in March 2018 compared to February 2018 was 99.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.3%.
...Pension entitlements in Bulgarian social insurance for 2015
In 2018 Bulgaria publishes for the first time data on pension entitlements in social insurance for 2015. The accrued-to-date liabilities at the beginning of 2015 (closing balance of 2014) are 144 145 mln. BGN and the accrued-to-date liabilities at the end of 2015 are 149 879 mln. BGN or 169% of GDP.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in February 2018
The consumer price index in February 2018 compared to January 2018 was 100.3%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.3%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, fourth quarter of 2017 (preliminary estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2017 increased by 0.6% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.7%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2017 and 2017 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2017 is 3.5% compared with the same quarter of 2016.
...Labor productivity, persons employed and hours worked for the Fourth Quarter of 2017
According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed increased by 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Regional GDP per capita in the EU in 2016
In 2016, regional GDP per capita, expressed in terms of purchasing power standards, ranged from 29% of the European Union (EU) average in the Bulgarian region of Severozapaden, to 611% of the average in Inner London - West in the United Kingdom.
This information is taken from data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in January 2018
According to the preliminary data of the NSI, the consumer price index in January 2018 compared to December 2017 was 100.3%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.3%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, fourth quarter of 2017 (Flash Estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2017 increased by 0.6% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.8%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2017 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2017 is 3.6% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in December 2017
The consumer price index in December 2017 compared to November 2017 was 100.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.4%.
...Consumption per capita in purchasing power standards in 2016
Consumption per capita varied between 53% and 132% of the EU average.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in November 2017
The consumer price index in November 2017 compared to October 2017 was 100.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.4%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, third quarter of 2017 (preliminary estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2017 increased by 0.6% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.9%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2017 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the third quarter of 2017 is 3.9% compared with the same quarter of 2016 according to the preliminary estimates.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, third quarter of 2017 (Flash Estimates)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2017 increased by 0.6% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period GDP in Bulgaria increased by 0.9%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2017 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the third quarter of 2017 is 3.9% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2017
The consumer price index in October 2017 compared to September 2017 was 100.6%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.6%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Deficit and debt of General Government Institutional Sector for 2016
In 2016, the government deficit and debt of the EU-28 decreased in relative terms compared with 2015. In the EU-28 the government deficit to GDP ratio fell from 2.4% in 2015 to 1.7% in 2016. In the EU-28 the government debt to GDP ratio declined from 84.5% at the end of 2015 to 83.2% at the end of 2016.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2016 (final data)
According to the final data of the National Statistical Institute the General Government Institutional Sector reported in 2016 a deficit of 36 million BGN or 0.04% of GDP.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2016 is 27 322 million BGN or 29.03% of GDP.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2017
The consumer price index in September 2017 compared to August 2017 was 100.2%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.2%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2017
The consumer price index in August 2017 compared to July 2017 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.
...Bulgaria and EU: Gross Domestic Product, second quarter of 2017 (preliminary data)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2017 increased by 0.7% in the EU-28 compared to the previous quarter by seasonally adjusted data. For the same period GDP in Bulgaria increased by 1.0%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2017 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the second quarter of 2017 is 3.6% compared with the same quarter of 2016 according to the preliminary estimates.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2017 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the second quarter of 2017 is 3.6% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2017
The consumer price index in July 2017 compared to June 2017 was 100.3%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.3%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2017
The consumer price index in June 2017 compared to May 2017 was 99.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.5%.
...Consumer price levels in 2016
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in May 2017
The consumer price index in May 2017 compared to April 2017 was 99.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.3%.
Consumption per capita in purchasing power standards, First estimates for 2016
Consumption per capita varied by more than one to two across EU Member States. GDP per capita by almost one to six.
...Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2017 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2017 is 3.5% compared with the same quarter of 2016.
...Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2017 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2017 is 3.4% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in April 2017
The consumer price index in April 2017 compared to March 2017 was 100.7%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.7%.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Institutional Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2016 (preliminary data)
According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute the General Government Institutional Sector reported in 2016 a surplus of 30 million BGN or 0.03% of GDP.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2016 is 27 321 million BGN or 29.5% of GDP.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in March 2017
The consumer price index in March 2017 compared to February 2017 was 99.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.5%.
...Regional GDP per capita in the EU in 2015
In 2015, regional GDP per capita, expressed in terms of purchasing power standards, ranged from slightly less than 30% of the European Union (EU) average in the Bulgarian region of Severozapaden, to 580% of the average in Inner London - West in the United Kingdom.
This information is taken from data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in February 2017
The consumer price index in February 2017 compared to January 2017 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2016 and 2016 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2016 is 3.4% compared with the same quarter of 2015.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in January 2017
According to the preliminary data of the NSI, the consumer price index in January 2017 compared to December 2016 was 101.3%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 1.3%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2016 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2016 is 3.4% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in December 2016
The consumer price index in December 2016 compared to November 2016 was 100.6%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.6%.
...Consumption per capita in purchasing power standards in 2015
Consumption per capita varied between 53% and 137% of the EU average.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in November 2016
The consumer price index in November 2016 compared to October 2016 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2016 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the third quarter of 2016 is 3.4% compared with the same quarter of 2015.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2016 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the third quarter of 2016 is 3.5% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2016
The consumer price index in October 2016 compared to September 2016 was 100.2%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.2%.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Institutional Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2015
According to the final data of the National Statistical Institute the General Government Institutional Sector reported in 2015 a deficit of 1 490 million BGN or 1.7% of GDP.
The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2015 is 23 049 million BGN or 26.0% of GDP.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2016
The consumer price index in September 2016 compared to August 2016 was 99.5%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.5%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2016
The consumer price index in August 2016 compared to July 2016 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2016 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the second quarter of 2016 is 3.0% compared with the same quarter of 2015.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2016
The consumer price index in July 2016 compared to June 2016 was 101.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 1.0%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2016 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the second quarter of 2016 is 3.0% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2016
The consumer price index in June 2016 compared to May 2016 was 99.9%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.1%.
...Consumption per capita in purchasing power standards, First estimates for 2015
Consumption per capita varied by almost one to three across EU Member States. GDP per capita by nearly one to six.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in May 2016
The consumer price index in May 2016 compared to April 2016 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2016 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2016 is 2.9% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2016 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2016 is 2.9% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in April 2016
The consumer price index in April 2016 compared to March 2016 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Institutional Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2015 (preliminary data)
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in March 2016
The consumer price index in March 2016 compared to February 2016 was 99.3%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.7%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in February 2016
Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2015 and Preliminary Data for 2015
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2015 is 3.0% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Regional GDP per capita in the EU in 2014
In 2014, regional GDP per capita, expressed in terms of purchasing power standards, ranged from 30% of the European Union (EU) average in the Bulgarian region of Severozapaden, to 539% of the average in Inner London-West in the United Kingdom.
This information is taken from data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in January 2016
According to the preliminary data of the NSI, the consumer price index in January 2016 compared to December 2015 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Fourth Quarter of 2015 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2015 is 3.1% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in December 2015
The consumer price index in December 2015 compared to November 2015 was 100.0%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.0%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in November 2015
The consumer price index in November 2015 compared to October 2015 was 99.9%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.1%.
...Consumption per capita in purchasing power standards in 2014
Consumption per capita varied between 51% and 141% of the EU average.
...Gross Domestic Product, Third Quarter of 2015 (preliminary data)
Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2015 (Flash Estimates)
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in October 2015
Deficit and Debt of General Government Sector in 2014
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in September 2015
The consumer price index in September 2015 compared to August 2015 was 99.9%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.1%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2015
Gross Domestic Product, Second Quarter of 2015 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the second quarter of 2015 is 2.2% compared with the same quarter of 2014.
...Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2015 (Flash Estimates)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the second quarter of 2015 is 2.2% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in July 2015
The consumer price index in July 2015 compared to June 2015 was 99.8%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.2%.
...Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2015
The consumer price index in June 2015 compared to May 2015 was 99.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was -0.9%.
...Gross Domestic Product, First Quarter of 2015 (preliminary data)
According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2015 is 2.0% compared with the same quarter of 2014.
...Regional GDP per capita in the EU in 2013
This News Release is the first on regional GDP based on the ESA 2010 methodology and data transmission programme. All the methodological changes that were implemented at national level as of September 2014 are applied at the regional level as well. The regional GDP release will be accelerated from now on by one year.
In 2013, regional GDP per capita, expressed in terms of purchasing power standards, ranged from 27% of the EU28 average in the French overseas department of Mayotte, to 325% of the average in Inner London in the United Kingdom.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Sector in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2014 (preliminary data)
On the basis of preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute the General Government Sector reported in 2014 government deficit of 2 337 million BGN or 2.8% of GDP. The Government Debt of Bulgaria for 2014 is 22 694 million BGN or 27.6% of GDP.
...Consumption per capita in purchasing power standards in 2013
Consumption per capita varied between 49% and 136% of the EU28 average.
...Deficit and Debt of General Government Sector for the period 2010 - 2013 according to ESA 2010
According to the updated European System of National and Regional Accounts (ESA 2010) the National Statistical Institute reported on the basis of final data for General Government sector in 2013 deficit of 989 million BGN or 1.2% of GDP. The Government debt of Bulgaria for 2013 is 14 731 million BGN or 18.3% of GDP.
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