Regional statistics and indicators for monitoring
- Crisis Events
- Indicators for Europe 2020 Strategy
- Regional Statistics
- Total
- District Blagoevgrad
- District Burgas
- District Varna
- District Veliko Tarnovo
- District Vidin
- District Vratsa
- District Gabrovo
- District Dobrich
- District Kardzhali
- District Kyustendil
- District Lovech
- District Montana
- District Pazardzhik
- District Pernik
- District Pleven
- District Plovdiv
- District Razgrad
- District Ruse
- District Silistra
- District Sliven
- District Smolyan
- District Sofia
- District Sofia (Stolitsa)
- District Stara Zagora
- District Targovishte
- District Haskovo
- District Shumen
- District Yambol
- City Statistics
- Land use distribution of the Republic of Bulgaria
- Sustainable Development
- Crisis Events
- Hazardous events occurred (natural disasters, accidents and crisis)
- Number of hazardous events and count of human losses
- Public expenditures for hazardous events
- Crisis events occurred for the period 2010-2020
- Crisis events occurred for the period 2010-2020
- Floods for the period 2010-2020
- Fires for the period 2010-2020
- Landslides for the period 2010-2020
- Earthquakes for the period 2010-2020
- Crisis events occurred for the period 2004-2008
- Causes of crisis events for the period 2004-2008
- Losses of damaged infrastructure for the period 2004-2008
- Damaged non-residential buildings and facilities for the period 2004-2008
- Losses in the economics from crisis events for the period 2004-2008
- Damaged residential buildings from crisis events for the period 2004-2008
- Recovered infrastructure, non-residential and residential buildings and facilities for the period 2004-2008
- Benefits granted by the Interdepartmental commission for reconstruction and support to the Council of ministers for the period 2004-2008
- Compensation paid by insurance companies for damages from crisis events for the period 2004-2008
- Hazardous events occurred (natural disasters, accidents and crisis)
- Land use distribution of the Republic of Bulgaria
- Crisis Events
- Hazardous events occurred (natural disasters, accidents and crisis)
- Number of hazardous events and count of human losses
- Public expenditures for hazardous events
- Crisis events occurred for the period 2010-2020
- Crisis events occurred for the period 2010-2020
- Floods for the period 2010-2020
- Fires for the period 2010-2020
- Landslides for the period 2010-2020
- Earthquakes for the period 2010-2020
- Crisis events occurred for the period 2004-2008
- Causes of crisis events for the period 2004-2008
- Losses of damaged infrastructure for the period 2004-2008
- Damaged non-residential buildings and facilities for the period 2004-2008
- Losses in the economics from crisis events for the period 2004-2008
- Damaged residential buildings from crisis events for the period 2004-2008
- Recovered infrastructure, non-residential and residential buildings and facilities for the period 2004-2008
- Benefits granted by the Interdepartmental commission for reconstruction and support to the Council of ministers for the period 2004-2008
- Compensation paid by insurance companies for damages from crisis events for the period 2004-2008
- Hazardous events occurred (natural disasters, accidents and crisis)
- Indicators for Europe 2020 Strategy
- Regional Statistics
- Total
- District Blagoevgrad
- District Burgas
- District Varna
- District Veliko Tarnovo
- District Vidin
- District Vratsa
- District Gabrovo
- District Dobrich
- District Kardzhali
- District Kyustendil
- District Lovech
- District Montana
- District Pazardzhik
- District Pernik
- District Pleven
- District Plovdiv
- District Razgrad
- District Ruse
- District Silistra
- District Sliven
- District Smolyan
- District Sofia
- District Sofia (Stolitsa)
- District Stara Zagora
- District Targovishte
- District Haskovo
- District Shumen
- District Yambol
- City Statistics
- City Statistics 2022
- Cities
- BG001C - Sofia
- BG002C - Plovdiv
- BG003C - Varna
- BG004C - Burgas
- BG005C - Pleven
- BG006C - Ruse
- BG007C - Vidin
- BG008C - Stara Zagora
- BG009C - Sliven
- BG010C - Dobrich
- BG011C - Shumen
- BG012C - Pernik
- BG013C - Yambol
- BG014C - Haskovo
- BG015C - Pazardzhik
- BG016C - Blagoevgrad
- BG017C - Veliko Tarnovo
- BG018C - Vratsa
- Functional urban areas (FUAs)
- BG001F - Sofia
- BG002F - Plovdiv
- BG003F - Varna
- BG004F - Burgas
- BG005F - Pleven
- BG006F - Ruse
- BG007F - Vidin
- BG008F - Stara Zagora
- BG009F - Sliven
- BG010F - Dobrich
- BG011F - Shumen
- BG013F - Yambol
- BG014F - Haskovo
- BG015F - Pazardzhik
- BG016F - Blagoevgrad
- BG017F - Veliko Tarnovo
- BG018F - Vratsa
- Cities
- City Statistics 2020
- Cities
- Statistical themes
- Population
- Population on the 31st of December by sex
- Population on the 31st of December by age groups
- Median population age
- Nationals as of 31st of December
- Fertility and mortality
- Live births per year
- Total deaths per year
- Living conditions
- Average price for buying an apartment
- Average annual rent for housing per square metre
- Education
- Children aged 0-4 in crèches and kindergartens
- Students in higher education by sex
- Persons aged 25-64 by level of education completed
- Culture
- Theatres
- Museum visitors (per year)
- Cinema seats (total capacity)
- Cinema attendance (per year)
- Tourism
- Number of bed-places in tourist accommodation establishments
- Total nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments
- Labour market
- Economically active population by sex
- Persons unemployed by sex
- Transport
- Number of deaths in road accidents
- Cost of a combined monthly ticket (all modes of public transport)
- Environment
- Municipal waste generated
- Population
- Cities
- Bulgaria
- City of Sofia
- City of Plovdiv
- City of Varna
- City of Burgas
- City of Pleven
- City of Ruse
- City of Vidin
- City of Stara Zagora
- City of Sliven
- City of Dobrich
- City of Shumen
- City of Pernik
- City of Yambol
- City of Haskovo
- City of Pazardzhik
- City of Blagoevgrad
- City of Veliko Tarnovo
- City of Vratsa
- Statistical themes
- Functional urban areas
- Statistical themes
- Population
- Population on the 31st of December by sex
- Population on the 31st of December by age groups
- Median population age
- Nationals as of 31st of December
- Fertility and mortality
- Live births per year
- Total deaths per year
- Education
- Children aged 0-4 in crèches and kindergartens
- Persons aged 25-64 by level of education completed
- Labour market
- Economically active population by sex
- Persons unemployed by sex
- Transport
- Number of deaths in road accidents
- Environment
- Municipal waste generated
- Population
- Functional urban areas (FUAs)
- FUA of Sofia city
- FUA of Plovdiv city
- FUA of Varna city
- FUA of Burgas city
- FUA of Pleven city
- FUA of Ruse city
- FUA of Vidin city
- FUA of Stara Zagora city
- FUA of Sliven city
- FUA of Dobrich city
- FUA of Shumen city
- FUA of Yambol city
- FUA of Haskovo city
- FUA of Pazardzhik city
- FUA of Blagoevgrad city
- FUA of Veliko Tarnovo city
- FUA of Vratsa city
- Statistical themes
- Cities
- City Statistics 2018
- City Statistics 2016
- City Statistics 2012
- City Statistics 2009-2010
- City Statistics 2022
- Land use distribution of the Republic of Bulgaria
- Sustainable Development
- Sustainable Development Goals 2030
- Goal 1: No Poverty
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 8: Decent Jobs and Economic Growth
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 14: Life Below Water
- Goal 15: Life on Land
- Goal 16: Peace and Justice - Strong Institutions
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
- Sustainable Development 2005 - 2016
- Sustainable Development Goals 2030
Hazardous events occurred in 2023
In 2023, there were 14 850 hazardous events (disasters, accidents and crises), representing a 1.0% increase compared to the previous year. The highest relative share is occupied by fires resulting in material damage - 50.4%, followed by road traffic accidents with casualties - 47.2%. The number of human fatalities resulting from disasters, accidents and crises was 667, while injured individuals were 9 415.
The country experienced a total of 104 hazardous events for which a state of emergency was declared, marking an increase of 55 events compared to the previou...
Land use distribution of the Republic of Bulgaria as of 31.12.2023
As of 31 December 2023, the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria is 110 996.76 sq. km. According to the types of durable land use (specific purpose of use) of the land properties, the largest area is occupied by agricultural areas - 54.5% and forest areas - 33.3% of the total area of the country. Urbanized areas cover nearly 5 279.4 sq. km or 4.8% of the country's territory. The average population density in the country is 58.1 persons per sq. km.
The National Statistical Institute publishes information on the land use distribution in the Republic of Bulgaria as of...
Administrative-territorial and territorial division of the Republic of Bulgaria as of 31 December 2023
As of 31 December 2023, the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria is administratively divided into 28 administrative districts and 265 municipalities, within which there are 3 041 individual mayoralties. Total number of settlements is 5 256, of which 257 towns and 4 999 villages, while the settlement formations are 166 (including 8 of national and 158 of local importance). The largest municipalities with population above 100 000 inhabitants are eight - Stolichna, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Stara Zagora, Ruse, Sliven and Pleven. The share of the population in these eight mun...
Administrative-territorial and territorial division of the Republic of Bulgaria as of 31 December 2022
As of 31 December 2022, the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria is administratively divided into 28 administrative districts and 265 municipalities, within which there are 3 159 individual mayoralties. Total number of settlements were 5 256, of which 257 towns and 4 999 villages, while the settlement formations were 165 (including 8 of national and 157 of local importance). The largest municipalities with population above 100 000 inhabitants were eight - Stolichna, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Stara Zagora, Ruse, Sliven, Pleven and Pazardzhik. The share of the populati...
Measuring progress towards the National Goals of the ‘Europe 2020’ Strategy (as of 30.12.2022)
The ‘Europe 2020’ strategy, adopted in June 2010 by the Council of Europe, is a multi-faceted strategy for sustainable growth and jobs for the coming decades, the aim of which is to help Europe emerge stronger from the world's worst economic crisis since the 30s of the 20th century.
The Europe ‘2020’ strategy puts forward three mutually reinforcing priorities:
- Smart growth: developing an economy based on knowledge and innovation;
- Sustainable growth: promoting a more resource efficient, greener and more competitive economy;
- Inclusive growth: fost...
Land use distribution of the Republic of Bulgaria as of 31.12.2021
The National Statistical Institute publishes for the first time its own calculations for the land use distribution of the Republic of Bulgaria based on spatial data from the current cadastral map of the country. The results are presented by territorial units for statistical purposes (NUTS) and administrative-territorial units.
The data are available in the Information System Infostat and will be updated annually, according to the Calendar for the dissemination of the results of statistical surveys.
As of 31 December 2021, the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria is 110 ...
Administrative-territorial and territorial division of the Republic of Bulgaria as of 31 December 2021
As of 31 December 2021, the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria is administratively divided into 28 administrative districts and 265 municipalities, within which there are 3 160 individual mayoralties. Тhere were 5 257 settlements in the Republic of Bulgaria, of which 257 towns and 5 000 villages, while the settlement formations were 165 (including 8 of national and 157 of local importance).
Тhe smallest administrative district by area is Sofia (stolitsa), which at the same time is the biggest by population, with 1 307 439 inhabitants, making it the only dist...
Administrative-territorial and territorial division of the Republic of Bulgaria as of 31 December 2020
As of 31 December 2020, the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria is administratively divided into 28 administrative districts and 265 municipalities, in which there are 3 160 individual mayoralties. Тhere are 5 257 settlements in the Republic of Bulgaria, of which 257 towns, and 5 000 villages, while the settlement formations were 165 (including 8 of national and 157 of local importance).
Тhe smallest administrative district by area is Sofia (stolitsa), which at the same time is the biggest by population with 1 308 412 inhabitants and the only district with a popul...
Administrative-territorial and territorial division of the Republic of Bulgaria as of 31 December 2019
On the occasion of 140 years of Bulgarian statistics, the National Statistical Institute of Bulgaria presents a new press release “Administrative-territorial and territorial division of the Republic of Bulgaria as of 31 December 2019”. The press release will be published annually.
As of 31 December 2019, the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria is administratively divided into 28 administrative districts and 265 municipalities, in which there are 3 177 individual mayoralties. There are 5 257 settlements, of...
Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2022
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users the specialized electronic publication Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2022.
The publication contains data about the demographic and socio-economic conditions and environment of Bulgaria’s regions, districts and municipalities in 2022. Some of the most important indicators have been chosen in order to reveal the specifics of the local administrative units and the territorial units for statistics in Bulgaria (NUTS).
The pu...
Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2021
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users who are interesting in regional statistics the specialized electronic publication ‘Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2021’.
The publication contains data about the demographic and socio-economic conditions and environment of Bulgaria’s regions, districts and municipalities in 2021. The most important indicators have been chosen in order to reveal the specifics of the administrative-territorial and territorial units. According to the Classification of Territorial Units for Statistics in Bulgaria ...
Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2020
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users who are interesting in regional statistics the specialized electronic publication ‘Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2020’.
The publication contains data about the demographic and socio-economic conditions and environment of Bulgaria’s regions, districts and municipalities in 2020. The most important indicators have been chosen in order to reveal the specifics of the administrative-territorial and territorial units. According to the Classification of Territorial Units for Statistics in Bulgaria ...
Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2019
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users who are interesting in regional statistics the specialized electronic publication ‘Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2019’.
The publication contains data about the demographic and socio-economic conditions and environment of Bulgaria’s regions, districts and municipalities in 2019. The most important indicators have been chosen in order to reveal the specifics of the administrative-territorial and territorial units. According to the Classification of Territorial Units for Statistics in Bulgaria ...
Labour Market Areas
The NSI ad-hoc publication ‘Labour Market Areas’ is published on the NSI website and is also available on paper and CD-ROM. The publication is addressed to the users of statistical data and to the research community.
The Labour Market Area has become a well-established and widely discussed concept in regional geography and statistics both in Europe and overseas (in the USA, Canada, Mexico and South Korea). A Labour Market Area is an economically integrated territory, where the majority of people both live and work. It is statistically defined based on commuting flows. The idea is ...
Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2018
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users who are interesting in regional statistics the specialized electronic publication ‘Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2018’.
The publication contains data about the demographic and socio-economic conditions and environment of Bulgaria’s regions, districts and municipalities in 2018. The most important indicators have been chosen in order to reveal the specifics of the administrative-territorial and territorial units. According to the Classification of Territorial Units for Statistics in Bulgaria ...
Cities and their urbanised areas in the Republic of Bulgaria, 2010 - 2018
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users of statistical information its newest electronic publication ‘Cities and their urbanised areas in the Republic of Bulgaria, 2010 - 2018’ in Bulgarian and English.
The publication is prepared with the financial support of European Commission under the Grant agreement No 08142.2017.002-2017.422. The project aim is to provide reliable and internationally comparable information on cities and their functional urbanised areas.
Data collected within the project frame on the demographic, social and economic development o...
Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2017
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users who are interesting in regional statistics the specialized electronic publication ‘Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2017’.
The publication contains data about the demographic and socio-economic conditions and environment of Bulgaria’s regions, districts and municipalities in 2017. The most important indicators have been chosen in order to reveal the specifics of the administrative-territorial and territorial units. According to the Classification of Territorial Units for Statistics in Bulgaria ...
Sustainable development of Bulgaria 2005 - 2016
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users the overview publication ‘Sustainable Development of Bulgaria 2005 - 2016’. The publication contains statistical indicators elaborated in conformity with the System of Sustainable Development Indicators developed by EUROSTAT.
The data is systematized in the following sections: Socioeconomic development; Sustainable consumption and production; Social inclusion; Demographic changes; Public health; Climate change and clean energy; Sustainable transport; Natural resources; Global partnership; Good governance.
Main objective ...
Cities and their urbanised areas in the Republic of Bulgaria, 2010 - 2016
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users of statistical information its newest electronic publication ‘Cities and their urbanised areas in the Republic of Bulgaria, 2010 - 2016’ - in Bulgarian and English.
The publication is prepared with the financial support of European Commission under the Grant agreement No. 08141.2015.002-2015.601. The project aim is to provide reliable and internationally comparable information on cities and their functional urbanised areas.
Functional urbanised areas themselves and their urban centers are presented in the publicat...
Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2016
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users who are interesting in regional statistics the specialized electronic publication ‘Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2016’.
The publication contains data about the demographic and socio-economic conditions and environment of Bulgaria’s regions, districts and municipalities in 2016. The most important indicators have been chosen in order to reveal the specifics of the administrative-territorial and territorial units. According to the Classification of Territorial Units for Statistics in Bulgaria ...
Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2015
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users who are interesting in regional statistics the specialized electronic publication ‘Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2015’.
The publication contains data about the demographic and socio-economic conditions and environment of Bulgaria's regions, districts and municipalities in 2015. The most important indicators have been chosen in order to reveal the specifics of the administrative-territorial and territorial units. According to the Classification of Territorial Units for Statistics in Bulgaria ...
Cities and their urbanised areas in the Republic of Bulgaria
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users of statistical information its newest printed and electronic publication ‘Cities and their urbanised areas in the Republic of Bulgaria’ - in Bulgarian and English.
The publication is prepared with the financial support of European Commission under the Grant agreement No. 08141.2013.001-2013.646. The project aim is to provide reliable and internationally comparable information on cities and their functional urbanised areas (defined by the European Commission). Cities and territorial areas in Bulgaria are selected regarding the ...
Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2014
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users who are interesting in regional statistics the specialized electronic publication ‘Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2014’.
The publication contains data about the demographic, socio-economic and environmental condition of Bulgaria's regions, districts and municipalities in 2014. The most important indicators have been chosen in order to reveal the specifics of the administrative-territorial and territorial units. According to the Classification of Territorial Units for Statistics in Bulgaria th...
Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2013
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users who are interesting in regional statistics the specialized electronic publication ‘Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2013’.
The publication contains data about the demographic, socio-economic and environmental condition of Bulgaria's regions, districts and municipalities in 2013. The most important indicators have been chosen in order to reveal the specifics of the administrative-territorial and territorial units. According to the Classification of Territorial Units for Statistics in Bulgaria the te...
Statistical Review of Burgas 2008 - 2012
The National Statistical Institute and the Regional Statistical Office - Burgas present to the attention of the users of statistical information the new electronic publication Statistical Review of Burgas 2008 - 2012.
Source of the information published are the official surveys of the National Statistical Institute and other bodies and institutions.
The review is arranged thematically into 20 sections. Brief methodological notes are placed at the beginning of the publication. More information regarding the methodology of statistical surveys, the results of which...
Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2012
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users who are interested in regional statistics the specialized electronic publication „Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2012”.
The publication contains data about the demographic, socio-economic and environmental condition of Bulgaria's regions, districts and municipalities in 2012. The most important indicators have been chosen in order to reveal the specifics of the administrative-territorial and territorial units. According to the Classification of Territorial Units for Statistics in...
Statistical Review of Burgas 2007-2011
The National Statistical Institute and the Territorial Statistical Office - Burgas, present to the attention of the users of statistical information the new electronic publication Statistical Review of Burgas 2007-2011.
Source of the information published are the official surveys of the National Statistical Institute, and other bodies and institutions.
The review is arranged thematically into 20 sections. Brief methodological notes are placed at the beginning of the publication. More information regarding the methodology of statistical surveys, the results of wh...
Regions, Districts and Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2011
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users who are interested in regional statistics the specialized electronic publication „Regions, Districts and Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2011”.
The publication contains data about the demographic, socio-economic and environmental condition of Bulgaria's regions, districts and municipalities in 2011. The most important indicators have been chosen in order to reveal the specifics of the administrative-territorial and territorial units. According to the Classification of Territorial Units for Stat...
Regions, Districts and Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2010
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users who are interested in regional statistics the specialized electronic publication „Regions, Districts and Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria 2010”.
The publication contains data about the demographic, socio-economic and environmental condition of Bulgaria's regions, districts and municipalities in 2010. The most important indicators have been chosen in order to reveal the specifics of the administrative-territorial and territorial units. According to the Classification of Territorial Units for Stat...
Sustainable Development of Bulgaria 2008
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users of statistical information the annual publication “Sustainable Development of Bulgaria 2008”. The issue is bilingual (Bulgarian/English) and is structured in sections and subsections, as each subsection contains short analytical text and charts.
The information is systematized in the following sections:
- Socioeconomic development;
- Sustainable consumption and production;
- Social inclusion;
- Demographic changes;
- Public health;
- Climate chang...
Sustainable Development of Bulgaria 2007
The National Statistical Institute offers to the users of statistical information the new annual publication Sustainable Development of Bulgaria 2007. The issue is bilingual (Bulgarian/English) and is structured in sections and subsections, as each subsection contains short analytical text and charts.
The information is systematized in the following sections:
• Socioeconomic development;
• Sustainable consumption and production;
• Social inclusion;...
