Statistical data

According to the seasonally adjusted data, the GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2020 is minus 3.8% compared with the same quarter of 2019.

According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed decreased in real terms by 1.9% in 2020 compared to the previous year.

According to the preliminary data, GDP per person employed decreased in real terms by 2.9% in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Regional GDP per capita ranged from 32% to 260% of the EU average in 2019.

In December 2020 compared to November 2020 an increase is reported for the production of solid fuels - by 12.9% and electricity - by 6.9%. A decrease is reported for the production of unleaded motor gasoline - by 4.3%, transport diesel - by 1.0% and natural gas - by 20.0%. No change for the production of liquefied petroleum gases.

In December 2020 compared to November 2020 an increase is reported for the deliveries of solid fuels - by 12.4%, natural gas - by 18.9% and electricity - by 10.0%. A decrease is reported for the deliveries of liquefied petroleum gases - by 13.5% and unleaded motor gasoline - by 18.4%. No change for the deliveries of transport diesel.

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.

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.

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.