Statistical data

In February 2022, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 417.5 thousand, or by 93.9% above the registered in February 2021.

In February 2022, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 409.8 thousand, or by 70.1% above in comparison with February 2021, as the transit was 39.2% (160.7 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In March 2022, the total business climate indicator decreases by 4.8 percentage points in comparison with February as a result of the unfavourable business climate in industry, retail trade and service sector.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises that aims at presenting information on the economic effects of the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

In March 2022, 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.

In 2021, Luxembourg and Ireland recorded the highest level of GDP per capita in the EU, at 177% and 121% above the EU average. Bulgaria was the Member State with the lowest GDP per capita, at 45% below the EU average.

Preliminary data of the NSI for the fourth quarter of 2021 indicate that the total hourly labour cost rose by 12.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2020.

In 2021 the unemployment rate was 5.3%.

The employment rate of population aged 20 - 64 years was 73.2%.

The consumer price index in February 2022 compared to January 2022 was 101.4%, i.e. the monthly inflation was 1.4%.

In 2021, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 26.3% compared to 2020 and amounted to 45 266.5 million BGN, while the imports of goods to Bulgaria from the EU grew by 26.7% and reached 46 338.0 million BGN.

In December 2021, the exports to the EU increased by 43.5% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and amounted to 3 889.6 million BGN, while the imports grew by 40.8% and added up to 4 489.0 million BGN.

In January 2022, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to third countries increased by 38.1% compared to January 2021 and amounted to 2 002.8 million BGN, while the imports of goods from third countries grew by 81.8% and added up to 3 491.1 million BGN.

In January 2022, the total value of all exported goods to third countries and the EU amounted to 6 246.7 million BGN, which is 31.2% more than the same month of the  previous year, while the total value of all imported goods from third countries and the EU added up to 7 636.5 million BGN and grew by 51.2%.