Business statistics

In the period January - March 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 36.9% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 14 203.8 million BGN, while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 31.0% and reached 13 842.0 million BGN.

In March 2022, the exports to the EU increased by 49.4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 5 598.9 million BGN, while the imports grew by 32.4% and added up to 5 29

In the period January - April 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 27.5% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 9 224.7 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 58.3% and added up to 14 385.0 million BGN.

In the period January - April 2022, the total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 28 781.3 million BGN, which is 33.6% more than the same period of the previous year, wh

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in April 2022, the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices decreased by 0.8% compared to the previous month. The calendar-adjusted turnover rose by 5.7% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in April 2022, the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, decreased by 0.4% compared to March 2022.

In April 2022, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 16.9% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

In April 2022, 1 991 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of rooms in them was 63.6 thousand and the bed-places were 135.4 thousand. In comparison with April 2021, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 15.0% and the bed-places in them - by 30.4%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in April 2022 was 887.7 thousa

According to the preliminary data, in April 2022, the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 0.6% below the level of the previous month. In April 2022, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 2.4% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

The Total Producer Price Index in April 2022 increased by 3.3% compared to the previous month and by 40.2% compared to the same month of 2021. The Producer Price Index on the Domestic Market in April 2022 rose by 4.1% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2021, the domestic prices increased by 49.8%.

In May 2022, the total business climate indicator decreases by 0.7 percentage points in comparison with April as a result of the more unfavourable business climate in industry, construction and retail trade.

According to preliminary data during the first quarter of 2022 in comparison with the same quarter of 2021, the goods carried increased (by 2.2%), while the transport performance from the freight land and water transport decreased by 7.9%.

Compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year the number of transported passengers by passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) rose by 15.6%. The transport performance also increased by 19.9% compared to first quarter of 2021.

In the first quarter of 2022, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, 703.4 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority - 87.9% of them travelled only within the country, 10.8% - only abroad and 1.3% - both within the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2021, the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 53.9%.

In April 2022, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 590.5 thousand or by 117.7% above the registered in April 2021.

In April 2022, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 646.3 thousand or by 128.8% more in comparison with April 2021. An increase in the trips with all observed purposes was registered. Transit passes through the country were 42.9% (277.5 thousand) of all visits of foreigners to Bulgaria.

According to the preliminary data for the first quarter of 2022, the total turnover index in the section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data, rose by 9.6% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. In the section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index increased by 6.1%.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of March 2022 the number of employees under labour contract increased by 0.4% as compared to the end of December 2021 and reached 2.27 million.

In the first quarter of 2022 in comparison with the fourth quarter of 2021 the average monthly wages and salaries decreased by 1.2% getting 1 593 BGN.

In the period January - February 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 29.7% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 8 598.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 30.2% and reached 8 546.4 million BGN.

In February 2022, the exports to the EU increased by 32.0% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 4 381.5 million BGN, while the imports grew by 28.0% and added u

In the period January - March 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 28.3% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 6 761.7 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 58.0% and added up to 10 447.0 million BGN.

In the period January - March 2022, the total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 20 962.2 million BGN, which is 34.0% more than the same period of the pr

In March 2022, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 717 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of rooms in them was 51.2 thousand and the bed-places were 104.1 thousand. In comparison with March 2021, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) remained the same and the bed-places in them increased by 5.4%.

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According to the preliminary data, in March 2022, the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 0.4% below the level of the previous month. In March 2022, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction increased by 1.6% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in March 2022, the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.6% compared to the previous month. The calendar-adjusted turnover rose by 9.6% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data, in March 2022, the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 5.0% compared to February 2022.

In March 2022, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 19.0% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

In April 2022, the survey shows an increase in pessimism in consumers’ assessments and expectations in comparison with January. The total consumer confidence indicator decreases by 4.9 percentage points compared to its level 3 months ago, which is due to the decreased confidence among both rural and urban inhabitants - by 5.7 and 4.6 percentage points, respectively.

In the first quarter of 2022, the municipal authorities issued building permits for the construction of 1 850 residential buildings with 9 489 dwellings, 18 administrative buildings/offices and 1 071 other buildings. The construction of 1 269 residential buildings with 7 657 dwellings, 11 administrative buildings/offices and 572 other buildings was started.

In March 2022, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 538.3 thousand, or by 114.1% above the registered in March 2021.

In March 2022, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 627.8 thousand, or by 118.1% above in comparison with March 2021, as the transit was 46.1% (289.6 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

The Total Producer Price Index in March 2022 increased by 4.3% compared to the previous month and by 36.1% compared to the same month of 2021. The Producer Price Index on the Domestic Market in March 2022 rose by 4.3% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2021, the domestic prices increased by 45.2%.

In April 2022, the total business climate indicator increases by 4.2 percentage points compared to the previous month. An improvement of the indicator is observed in industry, retail trade and service sector, and in construction a reduction is registered.

In January 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 27.4% compared to the same month of 2021 and amounted to 4 217.0 million BGN, while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 32.6% and reached 4 149.1 million BGN.

In the period January - February 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 33.9% compared to the same period of 2021 and amounted to 4 277.2 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 73.3% and added up to 6 792.7 million BGN.

In the period January - February 2022, the total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 12 867.1 million BGN, which is 31.0% more than the same period of t

In February 2022, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 675 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of rooms in them was 49.9 thousand and the bed-places were 101.2 thousand. In comparison with February 2021, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 0.5% and the bed-places in them - by 3.5%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation

According to the preliminary data, in February 2022 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 0.2% above the level of the previous month. In February 2022, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction increased by 4.3% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in February 2022 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices decreased by 0.5% compared to the previous month. The calendar-adjusted turnover rose by 6.6% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in February 2022 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, decreased by 0.8% compared to January 2022.

In February 2022, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 14.5% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

The Total Producer Price Index in February 2022 increased by 1.0% compared to the previous month and by 32.3% compared to the same month of 2021. The Producer Price Index on the Domestic Market in February 2022 decreased by 0.1% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2021, the domestic prices rose by 40.5%.

In February 2022, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 417.5 thousand, or by 93.9% above the registered in February 2021.

In February 2022, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 409.8 thousand, or by 70.1% above in comparison with February 2021, as the transit was 39.2% (160.7 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In March 2022, the total business climate indicator decreases by 4.8 percentage points in comparison with February as a result of the unfavourable business climate in industry, retail trade and service sector.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises that aims at presenting information on the economic effects of the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

In March 2022, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In 2021, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 26.3% compared to 2020 and amounted to 45 266.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 26.7% and reached 46 338.0 million BGN.

In December 2021, the exports to the EU increased by 43.5% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 889.6 million BGN, while the imports grew by 40.8% and added up to 4 489.0 million BGN.

In January 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 38.1% compared to January 2021 and amounted to 2 002.8 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 81.8% and added up to 3 491.1 million BGN.

In January 2022, the total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 6 246.7 million BGN, which is 31.2% more than the same month of the  previous year, while the total value of all imported goods from third coun

In January 2022, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 702 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of rooms in them was 50.8 thousand and the bed-places were 102.8 thousand. In comparison with January 2021, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 4.2% and the bed-places in them - by 7.9%.

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According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in January 2022 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.0% compared to the previous month. The calendar-adjusted turnover rose by 11.1% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in January 2022, the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 1.9% compared to December 2021.

In January 2022, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 16.5% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

According to the preliminary data, in January 2022 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 0.7% below the level of the previous month. In January 2022, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction increased by 2.2% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

In January 2022, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 470.2 thousand, or by 54.8% above the registered in January 2021.

In January 2022, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 445.0 thousand, or by 84.1% above in comparison with January 2021, as the transit was 49.0% (218.3 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

The Total Producer Price Index in January 2022 increased by 3.2% compared to the previous month and by 32.6% compared to the same month of 2021. The Producer Price Index on the Domestic Market in January 2022 increased by 3.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2021, the domestic prices rose by 42.0%.

In February 2022, the total business climate indicator increases by 1.4 percentage points compared to the previous month. An improvement of the indicator is observed in industry, retail trade and service sector, and in construction a reduction is registered.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises that aims at presenting information on the economic effects of the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

In February 2022, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

According to preliminary data during the fourth quarter of 2021 both the goods carried and the transport performance by the freight land and water transport decreased in comparison with the same quarter of 2020, with 14.1% and 17.0% respectively.

Compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year the number of transported passengers by passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) rose by 12.3%. The transport performance also increased by 13.9 % compared to fourth quarter of 2020.

According to the preliminary data for the fourth quarter of 2021, the total turnover index in the section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data, increased by 8.1% compared to the third quarter of 2021. In the section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index increased by 0.1%.

In the fourth quarter of 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, 800.4 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority - 93.9% of them travelled only within the country, 5.3% - only abroad and 0.8% - both within the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2020, the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 69.7%.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of December 2021 the number of employees under labour contract decreased by 0.7% as compared to the end of September 2021 and reached 2.27 million.

In the fourth quarter of 2021 in comparison with the third quarter of 2021 the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 6.1% getting 1 612 BGN.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in December 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.0% compared to the previous month. The calendar adjusted turnover rose by 9.4% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in December 2021, the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 0.7% compared to November 2021.

In December 2021, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 14.3% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

In December 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 806 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 52.8 thousand and the bed-places were 107.3 thousand. In comparison with December 2020, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 17.4% and the bed-places in them - by 16.7%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establish

In the period January - November 2021, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 24.9% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 41 391.1 million BGN, while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 25.3% and reached 41 837.4 million BGN.

In November 2021, the exports to the EU increased by 32.5% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 4 384.3 million BGN, while the imports grew by 27.4% and added up to 4&n

In 2021, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 19.6% compared to 2020 and amounted to 22 648.3 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 29.0% and added up to 30 369.7 million BGN.

In 2021, the total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 67 933.5 million BGN, which is 24.0% more than the previous year, while the total value of all imported goods from third countries and the EU ad

According to the preliminary data, in December 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 0.4% below the level of the previous month. In December 2021, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction increased by 1.4% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the municipal authorities issued building permits for the construction of 1 910 residential buildings with 12 394 dwellings, 33 administrative buildings/offices and 1 171 other buildings. The construction of 1 319 residential buildings with 7 336 dwellings, 14 administrative buildings/offices and 607 other buildings was started.

In January 2022, the total consumer confidence indicator increases by 1.7 percentage points in comparison with October 2021, as for the urban population the increase is 0.7 percentage points and for the rural population - 4.1 percentage points.

In December 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 551.0 thousand, or by 104.5% above the registered in December 2020.

In December 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 475.1 thousand, or by 92.4% above in comparison with December 2020, as the transit was 54.2% (257.7 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

Total Producer Price Index in December 2021 increased by 1.7% compared to the previous month and with 30.8% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in December 2021 increased by 3.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 38.6%.

In January 2022, the total business climate indicator increases by 1.5 percentage points in comparison with December 2021 as a growth of the indicator is registered in industry, construction and retail trade.

In January 2022, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

In the period January - October 2021, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 24.1% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 37 006.8 million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 25.0% and reached 37 318.2 million BGN.

In October 2021, the exports to the EU increased by 26.8% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 4 216.8 million BGN while the imports grew by 22.8% and added up to 4 118.4 million BGN.

In the period January - November 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 20.0% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 20 593.9 million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 27.8% and added up to 27 522.2 million BGN.

In the period January - November 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 61 992.4 million BGN, which is 23.3% more than the same period of the previous year, while the total value of all imported goods from third countries and EU added up to 69&nb

In November 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 569 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 46.7 thousand and the bed-places were 93.7 thousand. In comparison with November 2020, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 4.0% and the bed-places in them - by 2.4%.

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According to the preliminary data, in November 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 1.9% above the level of the previous month. In November 2021, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction increased by 3.2% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in November 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.5% compared to the previous month. The calendar adjusted turnover rose by 6.7% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in November 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 1.4% compared to October 2021.

In November 2021, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 13.2% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

In November 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 460.4 thousand, or by 40.3% above the registered in November 2020.

In November 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 439.5 thousand, or by 55.2% above in comparison with November 2020, as the transit was 55.1% (242.2 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

Total Producer Price Index in November 2021 increased by 5.8% compared to the previous month and with 31.0% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in November 2021 increased by 8.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 35.4%.

In December 2021, the total business climate indicator increases by 2.6 percentage points compared to the previous month. An improvement of the indicator is observed in construction, retail trade and service sector, and in industry is registered a reduction.

In December 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

In the period January - September 2021, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 23.7% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 32 790.0 million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 25.3% and reached 33 199.8 million BGN.

In September 2021, the exports to the EU increased by 24.2% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 947.1 million BGN while the imports grew by 27.4% and added up to 4&n

In the period January - October 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 20.8% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 18 789.5 million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 26.4% and added up to 24 486.5 million BGN.

In the period January - October 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 55 803.6 million BGN, which is 23.0% more than the same period of the prev

In October 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 770 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of rooms in them was 56.4 thousand and the bed-places were 116.6 thousand. In comparison with October 2020, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 0.4%, while the bed-places in them increased - by 5.6%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation esta

In 2021, 96.1% of the non-financial enterprises with 10 or more persons employed had internet access. Fixed internet connection was available in 85.7% of the enterprises and the maximum download speed in 39.8% was more than 100 Mbps.

In 2021, 83.5% of the households in Bulgaria had internet access at home, which was by 4.6 percentage points more compared to the previous year.

According to the preliminary data, in October 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 1.2% below the level of the previous month. In October 2021, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 1.9% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in October 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.6% compared to the previous month. The calendar adjusted turnover rose by 7.6% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in October 2021, the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 0.7% compared to September 2021.

In October 2021, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 9.7% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

Total Producer Price Index in October 2021 increased by 3.8% compared to the previous month and by 24.1% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in October 2021 increased by 4.5% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 25.2%.

In November 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In October 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 519.7 thousand, or by 5.4% above the registered in October 2020.

In October 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 567.6 thousand, or by 35.4% above in comparison with October 2020, as the transit was 53.3% (302.4 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In November 2021, the total business climate indicator decreases by 2.2 percentage points in comparison with its October level as a result of the worsened business climate in construction, retail trade and service sector.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

According to preliminary data during the third quarter of 2021 both the goods carried and the transport performance by the freight land and water transport increased in comparison with the same quarter of 2020.

In the third quarter of 2021 there was a decrease in the transported passengers (by 2.5%) as well in the transport performance (by 1.3%) from the passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) compared to the same period of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data for the third quarter of 2021 the total turnover index in section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data increased by 2.2% compared to the second quarter of 2021. In section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index increased by 4.3%.

In the third quarter of 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, 1 327.7 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority - 95.5% of them travelled only within the country, 4.0% - only abroad and 0.5% - both in the country and abroad.

In the period January - September 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 20.3% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 16 727.4 million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 27.2% and added up to 21 685.0 million BGN.

In the period January - September 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 49 468.9 million BGN, which is 22.4% more than the same period of the previous year,

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of September 2021 the number of employees under labour contract decreased by 1.0% as compared to the end of June 2021 and reached 2.28 million.

In the third quarter of 2021 in comparison with the second quarter of 2021 the average gross monthly wages and salaries decreased by 0.3% - getting to 1 520 BGN.

In the period January - August 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 23.5% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 28 795.7 million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 25.0% and reached 29 026.7 million BGN.

In August 2021 the exports to the EU increased by 26.6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 537.5 million BGN while the imports grew by 23.0% and added up to 3 475.

According to the preliminary data in September 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 1.6% compared to August 2021.

In September 2021, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 10.5% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

In September 2021, the turnover in the retail trade increased by 0.6% compared to the previous month.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in September 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.6% compared to the previous month. The calendar adjusted turnover rose by 8.4% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data, in September 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data remained at the level of the previous month. In September 2021, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction increased by 1.0% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

In September 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 2 612 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 114.1 thousand and the bed-places were 255.6 thousand. In comparison with September 2020, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 0.9%, and the bed-places in them - by 12.5%.

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In October 2021, the survey shows an increase of the pessimism in consumers’ assessments and expectations in comparison with July. The total consumer confidence indicator decreases by 10.8 percentage points compared to its level 3 months ago, which is due to the decreased confidence among both rural and urban inhabitants - by 11.9 and 10.2 percentage points, respectively.

In the third quarter of 2021, the municipal authorities issued building permits for the construction of 1 846 residential buildings with 8 877 dwellings, 9 administrative buildings/offices and 1 183 other buildings. The construction of 1 357 residential buildings with 6 526 dwellings, 14 administrative buildings/offices and 575 other buildings were started.

According to the preliminary data in 2020 the total amount of expenditure on research and development activity (R&D) was 1 023.8 million BGN, and the personnel engaged in conducting research and experimental development amounted to 26 085 (in full-time equivalent).

Total Producer Price Index in September 2021 increased by 2.4% compared to the previous month and with 20.0% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in September 2021 increased by 3.1% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 20.3%.

In October 2021, the total business climate indicator decreases by 2.3 percentage points compared to the previous month. More unfavourable business climate is registered in industry, retail trade and service sector, while in construction the indicator preserves its September level.

In October 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In September 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 579.2 thousand or by 4.2% above the registered in September 2020.

In September 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 772.6 thousand or by 37.1% above in comparison with September 2020, as the transit was 45.5% (351.6 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

In August 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 3 058 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 126.5 thousand and the bed-places were 287.6 thousand. In comparison with August 2020, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 5.6%, and the bed-places in them - by 11.4%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establis

In the period January - July 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 23.0% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 25 258.2 million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 25.3% and reached 25 551.7 million BGN.

In July 2021 the exports to the EU increased by 16.1% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 832.0 million BGN while the imports

In the period January - August 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 20.5% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 14 697.6 million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 28.8% and added up to 19 255.2 million BGN.

In the period January - August 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 43 491.4 million BGN, which is 22.4% more than the same period

According to the preliminary data, in August 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 0.5% above the level of the previous month. In August 2021, the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 2.4% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in August 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices decreased by 1.1% compared to the previous month. The calendar adjusted turnover rose by 12.0% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in August 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 1.8% compared to July 2021.

In August 2021, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 10.8% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

Total Producer Price Index in August 2021 increased by 3.0% compared to the previous month and with 17.9% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in August 2021 increased by 4.2% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 17.2%.

In September 2021, the total business climate indicator decreases by 2.4 percentage points in comparison with August. A reduction of the indicator is observed in industry, construction and retail trade, and in service sector preserves approximately its level from the previous month.

In August 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 626.6 thousand. The trips with holiday and recreation purposes in August 2021 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 41.1%, followed by those with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) - 40.5%, and with professional purpose - 18.4%.

In August 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 1 537.6 thousand, as the transit was 40.7% (626.1 thou

In September 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

In 2020 the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 54 779.3 million BGN or 6.3% less than in 2019. The imported goods in 2020 were for 60 127.1 million BGN (at CIF prices), which is 8.9% less than the previous year.

In the period January - June 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 24.4% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 21 426.2 million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 25.1% and reached 21 601.5 million BGN.

In June 2021 the exports to the EU increased by 28.4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 800.8 million BGN while the imports grew by 26.1% and added up to 3&nbs

In the period January - July 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 17.3% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 12 708.3 million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 25.1% and added up to 16 481.7 million BGN.

In the period January - July 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 37 971.9 million BGN, which is 21.1% more than the same period of the previous y

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in July 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.0% compared to the previous month. The calendar adjusted turnover rose by 20.2% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in July 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 0.3% compared to June 2021.

In July 2021, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 8.3% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

In July 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 3 058 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 126.5 thousand and the bed-places were 282.8 thousand.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in July 2021 was 4 250.5 thousand.

The total revenues from nights spent in July 2021 reached 263.5 million BGN, as 161.6 million BGN w

According to the preliminary data, in July 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.9% below the level of the previous month. In July 2021, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction increased by 0.8% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to preliminary data the foreign direct investments (FDI) in the non-financial sector as of 31.12.2020 amounted to 26 288 million euro at current prices.

According to preliminary data in 2020 the expenditure on acquisition of tangible fixed assets in all sectors of the economy amounted to 23 125 million BGN at current prices.

According to preliminary data annual reports on their activity for 2020 were submitted at the National Statistical Institute by 410 785 non-financial enterprises and the number of persons, employed in them, was 2 092 062. These enterprises generated 189 813 million BGN of production value and reported a positive financial result of 19 499 million BGN.

At the National Statistical Institute according to preliminary data 49 licensed insurers, 9 pension companies and 28 pension funds managed by them, 256 special investment purpose companies and 9 558 associations and foundations have submitted their annual reports for 2020.

Total Producer Price Index in July 2021 increased by 3.0% compared to the previous month and with 13.6% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in July 2021 increased by 3.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 11.9%.

In August 2021, the total business climate indicator decreases by 2.3 percentage points compared to the previous month, which is due to the worsened business climate in industry, retail trade and service sector.

According to preliminary data during the second quarter of 2021 in comparison with the same quarter of 2020 the goods carried and the transport performance by the freight land and water transport increased.

In the second quarter of 2021 there was an increase both in the transported passengers (by 30.1%) and the transport performance (by 36.0%) from the passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) compared to the same period of the previous year.

In July 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 612.8 thousand. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in July 2021 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 41.5%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 40.4%, and with professional purpose - 18.1%.

In July 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 1 234.5 thousand, as the transit was 39.1% (482.9 thousand)

In August 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

According to the preliminary data for the second quarter of 2021 the total turnover index in section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data, increased by 0.9% compared to the first quarter of 2021. In section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index increased by 4.7%.

In the second quarter of 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, 931.7 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority - 93.0% of them travelled only within the country, 6.1% - only abroad, and 0.9% - both in the country and abroad.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of June 2021, the number of employees under labour contract increased by 1.9% as compared to the end of March 2021 and reached 2.31 million.

In the second quarter of 2021, in comparison with the first quarter of 2021 the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 4.3% getting 1 525 BGN.

In the period January - June 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 14.4% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 10 580.7 million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries

In the period January - May 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 23.4% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 17 616.9 million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 25.0% and reached

In June 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 2 572 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 110.9 thousand and the bed-places were 244.7 thousand.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in June 2021 was 1 646.7 thousand.

The total revenues from nights spent in June 2021 reached 82.5 million BGN, as 41.6 million BGN were from for

According to the preliminary data, in June 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 1.5% above the level of the previous month. In June 2021, the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 4.7% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in June 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.5% compared to the previous month. The calendar adjusted turnover rose by 22.7% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in June 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, decreased by 0.1% compared to May 2021.

In June 2021, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 9.7% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

In July 2021, the total consumer confidence indicator increases by 3.5 percentage points compared to its April level. An increase of consumer confidence among both urban and rural inhabitants - by 3.1 and 4.7 percentage points, respectively, is reported.

In the second quarter of 2021, the municipal authorities issued building permits for the construction of 1 745 residential buildings with 9 952 dwellings, 26 administrative buildings/offices and 1 214 other buildings. The construction of 1 410 residential buildings with 5 993 dwellings, 21 administrative buildings/offices and 642 other buildings was started.

Similar to statistics of human population, business demography describes the life cycle of the enterprises - their birth, survival and development until death. More specifically business demography supplies data on number of active enterprises, number of newborn enterprises, proportion of survived enterprises, number of dead enterprises and data on changes in employment figures at specific moment in time.

Total Producer Price Index in June 2021 increased by 1.0% compared to the previous month and with 13.0% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in June 2021 increased by 1.3% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 9.9%. 

In July 2021, the total business climate indicator remains at its June level. An improvement of the indicator is observed in construction and retail trade, in service sector preserves approximately its level from the previous month, and in industry is registered a reduction.

In July 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

In June 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 458.7 thousand.

In June 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 742.8 thousand, as the transit was 53.1% (394.7 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In the period January - April 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 21.7% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 14 253.7 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 19.8% and reached 14 196.8 Million BGN.

In April 2021 the exports to the EU increased by 59.7% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 90

In the period January - May 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 12.1% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 8 742.1 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 20.2% and added up to 11 280.7 Million BGN.

In the period January - May 2021 the total value of all exported goods to

In May 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 2 043 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 72.4 thousand and the bed-places were 153.6 thousand.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in May 2021 was 731.7 thousand.

The total revenues from nights spent in May 2021 reached 39.6 million BGN, as 29.4 million were from Bulgarians and

According to the preliminary data, in May 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 2.4% below the level of the previous month. In May 2021 the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 4.6% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in May 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.4% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover rose by 23.9% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in May 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, decreased by 1.2% compared to April 2021.

In May 2021 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 16.5% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

Total Producer Price Index in May 2021 increased by 1.9% compared to the previous month and by 13.0% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in May 2021 increased by 1.3% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 8.9%. 

In May 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 332.0 thousand.

In May 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 365.6 thousand, as the transit was 58.6% (214.3 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In June 2021, the total business climate indicator decreases by 4.0 percentage points in comparison with the previous month, as a reduce of the indicator is registered in industry and construction.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

In June 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In the period January - March 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 11.7% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 10 349.5 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 11.0% and reached 10 600.1 Million BGN.

In March 2021 the exports to the EU increased by 29.5% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3&nb

In the period January - April 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 7.7% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 7 016.9 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 15.8% and added up to 8 969.9 Million BGN.

In the period January - April 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amou

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in April 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.3% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover rose by 25.9% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in April 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted increased by 0.2% compared to March 2021.

In April 2021 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 22.8% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

In April 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 732 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 51.3 thousand and the bed-places were 103.8 thousand.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in April 2021 was 413.7 thousand.

The total revenues from nights spent in April 2021 reached 21.9 million BGN, as 16.1 million were from Bulgaria

According to the preliminary data, in April 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 2.3% above the level of the previous month. In April 2021 the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 15.7% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

Total Producer Price Index in April 2021 increased by 0.3% compared to the previous month and with 9.8% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in April 2021 increased by 0.9% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 6.8%.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

According to preliminary data during the first quarter of 2021 in comparison with the same quarter of 2020 the goods carried and the transport performance by the freight land and water transport increased.

In the first quarter of 2021 there was a decrease both in the transported passengers (by 31.4%) and the transport performance (by 29.4%) from the passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) compared to the same period of the previous year.

In April 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 271.2 thousand.

In April 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 282.5 thousand, as the transit was 61.7% (174.4 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In May 2021, the total business climate indicator increases by 12.4 percentage points compared to as a result of the positive managers’ opinions in all observed sectors - industry, construction, retail trade and services.

In May 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In the first quarter of 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, 457.0 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority - 93.8% of them travelled only within the country, 5.2% - only abroad and 1.0% - both in the country and abroad.

According to the preliminary data for the first quarter of 2021 the total turnover index in section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data increased by 5.9% compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. In section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index increased by 9.1%.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of March 2021 the number of employees under labour contract increased by 1.5% as compared to the end of December 2020 and reached 2.26 million.

In the first quarter of 2021 in comparison with the fourth quarter of 2020 the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 1.7% getting 1 462 BGN.

In the period January - February 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 3.6% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 6 616.5 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 2.9% and reached 6 512.3 Million BGN.

In February 2021 the exports to the EU increased by 4.2% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 309.6 Million

In the period January-March 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 1.0% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 5 025.3 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 7.2% and added up to 6 519.3 Million BGN.

In the period January-March 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 15 388.5 Milli

In March 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 719 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 49.0 thousand and the bed-places were 98.8 thousand. In comparison with March 2020, when the state of emergency was first introduced in the country in connection with the global spread of the COVID-19, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 3.4

According to the preliminary data in March 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 3.8% compared to February 2021.

In March 2021 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 6.4% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary data, in March 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 1.2% above the level of the previous month. In March 2021 the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 11.2% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in March 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.8% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover rose by 17.3% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

In April 2021, the total consumer confidence indicator increases by 2.7 percentage points compared tо its January level, as for the urban population the increase is 2.4 percentage points and for the rural population - 2.7 percentage points.

In the first quarter of 2021, the municipal authorities issued building permits for construction of 1 546 residential buildings with 8 775 dwellings, of 28 administrative buildings/offices and 1 117 other buildings. The construction of 998 residential buildings with 5 297 dwellings, of 7 administrative buildings/offices and 576 other buildings was started.

Total Producer Price Index in March 2021 increased by 1.4% compared to the previous month and with 6.8% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in March 2021 increased by 0.9% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 3.4%. 

In April 2021, the total business climate indicator remains approximately to its level from the previous month. A reduction of the indicator is observed in industry and construction, in retail trade preserves its level from March, and in service sector, an increase is registered.

In March 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 251.5 thousand, or by 9.0% above the registered in March 2020 when the state of emergency first was introduced in the country in connection with the global spread of the COVID-19.

In March 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 287.9 thousand or by 8.0% less in comparison with March 2020.

In April 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19. 

In January 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 3.0% compared to the same month of 2020 and amounted to 3 306.9 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 0.5% and reached 3 083.9 Million BGN.

In the period January-February 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 11.6% compared to the same period of 2020 and amounted to 3 051.4 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 9.0% and added up to 3 867.4 Million BGN.

In the period January-February 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amount

In February 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 666 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 48.6 thousand and the bed-places were 97.8 thousand. In comparison with February 2020, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 11.1%, and the bed-places in them - by 12.9%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation e

The investment business inquiry of NSI carried out among industrial enterprises in March 2021 shows that in 2020 the expenditures for acquiring fixed tangible and intangible assets in industry are by 8.7% less compared to 2019. The plans of industrial enterprises in 2021 are for a decrease of investments by 15.5% in comparison with the previous year.

According to the preliminary data, in February 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.2% above the level of the previous month. In February 2021 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 4.2% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in February 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 3.0% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover fell by 0.5% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in February 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted remains unchanged compared to January 2021.

In February 2021 the working day, adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 3.4% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

Total Producer Price Index in February 2021 increased by 1.3% compared to the previous month and with 3.1% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in February 2021 increased by 0.9% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 1.1%.

In March 2021, the total business climate indicator increases by 2.1 percentage points compared to February as a result of the increased indicator in all observed sectors - industry, construction, retail trade and services.

In February 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 215.3 thousand, or by 46.3% under the registered in February 2020.

In February 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 240.9 thousand or by 52.6% less in comparison with February 2020.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

In March 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 4.1% compared to 2019 and amounted to 35 836.5 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 9.2% and reached 36 555.6 Million BGN.

In December 2020 the exports of goods to the EU increased by 10.3% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 705.2 Million BGN wh

In January 2021 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 22.6% compared to the same month of 2020 and amounted to 1 378.0 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 15.0% and added up to 1 872.1 Million BGN.

In January 2021 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 4 685.5 Million BGN, which is

In January 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 634 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 47.1 thousand and the bed-places were 95.2 thousand. In comparison with January 2020, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 16.8%, and the bed-places in them - by 19.3%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation est

According to the preliminary data, in January 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 1.3% below the level of the previous month. In January 2021 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 6.4% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in January 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.8% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover fell by 3.9% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in January 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted increased by 0.8% as compared to December 2020.

In January 2021 the working day, adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 3.4% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

Total Producer Price Index in January 2021 rose by 1.8% compared to the previous month and by 0.7% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in January 2021 increased by 0.9% compared to the previous month and by 0.1% compared with January 2020.

In February 2021, the total business climate indicator increases by 1.8 percentage points in comparison with the previous month. An improvement of the business conjuncture is registered in construction and service sector, while in industry and retail trade the indicator remains approximately to its January level.

According to preliminary data during the fourth quarter of 2020 in comparison with the same quarter of 2019 the goods carried and the transport performance by the freight land and water transport increased.

In the fourth quarter of 2020 there was a decrease both in the transported passengers (by 38.0%) and the transport performance (by 53.2%) from the passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) compared to the same period of the previous year.

In January 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 303.7 thousand, or by 28.2% under the registered in January 2020.

In January 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 241.7 thousand or by 60.0% less in comparison with January 2020.

In February 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

According to the preliminary data for the fourth quarter of 2020 the total turnover index in section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data increased by 8.7% compared to the third quarter of 2020. In section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index increased by 0.7%.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting to the society and policy makers information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

In the fourth quarter of 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, 471.8 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority - 95.4% of them travelled only within the country, 3.9% - only abroad and 0.7% - both in the country and abroad. The total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over was by 63.8% less compared to the same quarter of 2019, as a collapse in the number of the Bulgarian residents travelled in the country - by 57.4%, as well as in the number of persons travelled abroad by 91.7% was observed. As regards the number of persons travelled bo

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of December 2020 the number of employees under labour contract decreased by 0.9% as compared to the end of September 2020 and reached 2.23 million.

In the fourth quarter of 2020 in comparison with the third quarter of 2020 the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 4.7% getting 1 437 BGN.

According to the preliminary data in December 2020 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted increased by 0.1% as compared to November 2020.

In December 2020 the working day, adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 3.3% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

In the period January - November 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 5.4% in comparison to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 33 059.7 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 10.1% and reached 33 360.6 Million BGN.

In November 2020 the exports of goods to the EU decreased by 3.2% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 297.6 Million BGN wh

In 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 11.3% compared to 2019 and amounted to 18 686.2 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 10.2% and added up to 23 118.5 Million BGN.

In 2020 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 54 450.2 Million BGN, which is 6.9% less than the previous year, w

In December 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 538 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 45.6 thousand and the bed-places were 92.0 thousand. In comparison with December 2019, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 24.0%, and the bed-places in them - by 23.1%.

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According to the preliminary data, in December 2020 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 1.4% below the level of the previous month. In December 2020 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 7.1% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in December 2020 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices decreased by 1.7% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover fell by 12.0% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

In January 2021, the total consumer confidence indicator increases by 4.1 percentage points in comparison with October 2020. An increase of consumer confidence among both urban and rural inhabitants by 3.1 and 7.6 percentage points respectively is reported.

In the fourth quarter of 2020, the municipal authorities issued building permits for construction of 1 451 residential buildings with 9 779 dwellings, of 14 administrative buildings/offices and 1 005 other buildings. The construction of 1 008 residential buildings with 5 616 dwellings, of 13 administrative buildings/offices and 572 other buildings was started.

Total Producer Price Index in December 2020 increased by 1.9% compared to the previous month, while compared to the same month of 2019 the prices fell by 0.7%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in December 2020 increased by 1.0% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the domestic prices went down by 0.5%.

In December 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 269.4 thousand, or by 49.1% under the registered in December 2019.

In December 2020, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 246.9 thousand or by 63.3% less in comparison with December 2019.

In January 2021, the total business climate indicator increases by 6.9 percentage points compared to December 2020 as a growth of the indicator is registered in all observed sectors - industry, construction, retail trade and in services.

The National Statistical Institute conducts monthly short survey among the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting to the society and policy makers information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

In the period January - October 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgarian to the EU decreased by 5.6% in comparison to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 29 762.1 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 10.9% and reached 29 823.2 Million BGN.

In October 2020 the exports of goods to the EU decreased by 5.0% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 321.9 Million BGN whi

In the period January - November 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 12.3% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 16 958.2 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 9.6% and added up to 21 133.1 Million BGN.

In the period January - November 2020 the total value of all exported goods t

In November 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 509 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 45.7 thousand and the bed-places were 91.5 thousand. In comparison with November 2019, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 17.9%, and the bed-places in them - by 15.8%.

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According to the preliminary data in November 2020 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, decreased by 1.5 % as compared to October 2020.

In November 2020 the working day, adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 5.0% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in November 2020 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.2% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover fell by 6.4% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data, in November 2020 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.4% below the level of the previous month. In November 2020 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 4.1% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

In December 2020, the total business climate indicator decreases by 1.7 percentage points in comparison with the previous month. A reduction of the indicator is observed in retail trade and in service sector, in construction preserves its level from November, and in industry an increase, is registered.

Total Producer Price Index in November 2020 increased by 0.2% compared to the previous month, while compared to the same month of 2019 the prices fell by 2.6%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in November 2020 increased by 0.3% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the domestic prices went down by 1.5%. 

In November 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 328.2 thousand, or by 25.1% under the registered in November 2019.

In November 2020, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 283.3 thousand or by 53.5% less in comparison with November 2019.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting to the society and policy makers information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19. 

In December 2020, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In 2020, 78.9% of the households in Bulgaria had internet access at home, which was by 3.8 percentage points more compared to the previous year.

In 2020, 95.5% of the non-financial enterprises with 10 or more persons employed had internet access and among the big enterprises with 250 or more persons employed, the relative share was 100.0%.

In the period January - September 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgarian to the EU decreased by 5.7% in comparison to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 26 440.2 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 10.7% and reached 26 475.8 Million BGN.

In September 2020 the exports of goods to the EU increased by 2.4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 184.3 Million BGN

In the period January - October 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 11.3% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 15 402.2 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 10.9% and added up to 18 983.7 Million BGN.

In the period January - October 2020 the total value of all exported goo

In October 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 777 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 54.2 thousand and the bed-places were 110.4 thousand. In comparison with October 2019, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 9.3%, and the bed-places in them - by 22.6%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodatio

According to the preliminary data in October 2020 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 0.2% as compared to September 2020.

In October 2020 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 3.9% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary data, in October 2020 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 1.5% below the level of the previous month. In October 2020 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 4.7% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in October 2020 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.5% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover fell by 5.3% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

Total Producer Price Index in October 2020 increased by 0.3% compared to the previous month, while compared to the same month of 2019 the prices fell by 2.7%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in October 2020 increased by 0.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the domestic prices went down by 1.5%.

In November 2020, the business conjuncture in the country is assessed as unfavourable. The total business climate indicator decreases by 4.1 percentage points compared to its October level, as a reduce of the indicator is registered in construction and retail trade.

According to preliminary data during the third quarter of 2020 in comparison with the same quarter of 2019 the goods carried and the transport performance by the freight land and water transport increased.

In the third quarter of 2020 there was a decrease both in the transported passengers (by 25.9%) and the transport performance (by 44.8%) from the passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) compared to the same period of the previous year.

In October 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 493.1 thousand, or by 4.2% above the registered in October 2019.

In October 2020, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 419.1 thousand or by 45.3% less in comparison with October 2019.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting to the society and policy makers information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

In November 2020, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

According to the preliminary data for the third quarter of 2020 the total turnover index in section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data increased by 9.5% compared to the second quarter of 2020. In section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index increased by 7.3%.

In the third quarter of 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, 1 324.4 thousand Bulgarian residents made

The investment business inquiry of NSI carried out among industrial enterprises in October 2020 shows that the entrepreneurs expect the investments in the current year to be with 20.9% less in comparison with the previous 2019. The forecasts over 2021 are for a decrease of the volume of investments in industry by 7.6% compared to 2020.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of September 2020 the number of employees under labour contract increased by 0.4% as compared to the end of June 2020 and reached 2.25 million.

In the third quarter of 2020 in comparison with the second quarter of 2020 the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 2.7% getting 1 373 BGN.

In the period January - August 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgarian to the EU decreased by 6.7% in comparison to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 23 245.7 Million BGN while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU dropped by 12.3% and reached 23 222.5 Million BGN.

In August 2020 the exports of goods to the EU decreased by 8.6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 2 797.3 Million BGN while the imports of goods dropped by 10.5% and added up to 2 828.5 Million BGN.

In the period January - September 2020 the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries decreased by 11.2% compared to the same period of 2019 and amounted to 13 639.6 Million BGN while the imports of goods from third countries dropped by 12.1% and added up to 16 636.2 Million BGN.

In the period January - September 2020 the total value of all exported goods to third countries and EU amounted to 40 069.2 Million BGN, which is 7.7% less than the

In September 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation, 2 589 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 102.9 thousand and the bed-places were 227.2 thousand. In comparison with September 2019, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 11.5%, and the bed-places in them - by 22.9%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodati

According to the preliminary data in September 2020 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 2.3% as compared to August 2020. In September 2020 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 2.6% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary data, in September 2020 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 1.5% above the level of the previous month. In September 2020 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 1.7% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in September 2020 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 2.8% compared to the previous month.

In October 2020, the total consumer confidence indicator increases by 0.8 percentage points compared to its level 3 months ago, which is due entirely to the increased confidence among the urban population.