Statistical data

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.

The key indicators are elaborated in accordance with the euro area, European Union and individual Member States indicators system. The analytical document is quarterly updated. Source of the data are the NSI statistical surveys and BNB data.

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.

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.