Press releases

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.

In October 2020 compared to September 2020 an increase is reported for the production of solid fuels - by 31.0%, liquefied petroleum gases - by 40.0%, unleaded motor gasoline - by 2.2%, transport diesel - by 4.8%. A decrease is reported for the production of electricity - by 2.7%. No change for the production of natural gas.

In October 2020 compared to September 2020 an increase is reported for the deliveries of solid fuels - by 31.7%, transport diesel - by 13.1%, natural gas- by 44.4% and electricity- by 6.9%. A decrease is reported for the deliveries of liquefied petroleum gases - by 31.9% and unleaded motor gasoline - by 12.8%.

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.

Preliminary data of the NSI for the third quarter of 2020 indicate that the total hourly labour cost rose by 3.5% compared to the third quarter of 2019. 

The National Statistical Institute presents the results of annual surveys in the field of environmental statistics for 2019.

The tangible fixed assets with ecological use are a part of the total tangible fixed assets within the country. In 2019, the share of tangible fixed assets with ecological use at the end of the year by accounting value amounts to 4.8% of the total tangible fixed assets available in the country.

The expenditure of environmental protection and restoration are part of the total expenditure of tangible and intangible fixed assets. In 2019, the share of expenditure available at the end of the year for acquisition of tangible and intangible fixed assets with ecological use amounts to 2.4% of the total expenditure for acquisition of tangible and intangible fixed assets in the country.

In year 2019 5 435 million cubic meters of fresh water are abstracted in the country, which is 0.2% more than in 2018. The daily average household water consumption from public water supply remains on the same level compared to 2018 - 99 litres per capita.

According to the first estimate of Economic Accounts for Agriculture in 2020 the value of final output in agriculture was by 8.3% lower than in previous year. The gross value added decreased by 11.5%, net operating surplus/mixed income - by 6.4% and net entrepreneurial income by 6.3%.

Consumption per capita varied between 58% and 135% of the EU average.

The consumer price index in November 2020 compared to October 2020 was 100.1%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 0.1%.

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.