Statistical data

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. From 2016 annual data is published in a separate application, which is updated every first half year.

During the period 2018 - 2020, 36.2% of the enterprises with 10 or more persons employed carried out an innovation activity.

The Total Producer Price Index in May 2022 increased by 0.4% compared to the previous month and by 38.2% compared to the same month of 2021. The Producer Price Index on the Domestic Market in May 2022 decreased by 0.1% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2021, the domestic prices increased by 47.7%.

In April 2022, compared to March 2022, a decrease is reported for the production of solid fuels - by 27.8%, unleaded motor gasoline - by 14.8%, transport diesel - by 19.1% and electricity - by 19.9%. No change in the production of liquefied petroleum gases and natural gas.

In April 2022, compared to March 2022, an increase is reported for the deliveries of liquefied petroleum gases - by 6.3%. A decrease is reported for the deliveries of solid fuels - by 27.8%, unleaded motor gasoline - by 41.5%, transport diesel - by 26.4%, natural gas - by 42.3% and electricity - by 22.6%.

In June 2022, the total business climate indicator increases by 1.4 percentage points compared to the previous month as an improvement of the indicator is observed in industry, construction and retail trade.

In May 2022, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 729.4 thousand or by 119.7% above the registered in May 2021.

In May 2022, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 803.3 thousand or by 119.7% more in comparison with May 2021. An increase in the trips with all observed purposes was registered. Transit passes through the country were 37.4% (300.6 thousand) of all visits of foreigners to Bulgaria.

In Bulgaria during 2021 were issued:

• 11 700 books and pamphlets with circulation of 4 990 thousands
• 201 newspapers with circulation of 119 588 thousands
• 494  magazines and bulletins with circulation of 7 086 thousands
• 120 periodical collections with circulation of 19 thousands.

In 2021 the average price of arable land transactions in Bulgaria reached BGN 1 192 per decare, and the average price of arable land rents - BGN 55 per decare. Compared to the previous year, the price of arable land increased by 14.4%, and the rent payments - by 20.5%.

Preliminary data of the NSI for the first quarter of 2022 indicate that the total hourly labour cost rose by 12.7% compared to the first quarter of 2021.

In 2021, price levels for consumer goods and services differed widely across the EU Member States.

Widest is the gap for ‘Restaurants and hotels’ and ‘Alcohol and tobacco’.