Bulgaria’s annual economic growth reached 2.7% in the second quarter of 2026. This is according to preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI)
We expect to see a clearer link to economic development in the 2027 budget. This was stated by Petar Chobanov, Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB)
Bulgaria’s competitiveness has stagnated, according to data from the World Competitiveness Yearbook, compiled by the Swiss Institute for Management Development
Economic.bg spoke with Dr. Mateusz Dadej, Head of Economic Research for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) at Coface
The Bulgarian economy grew by 3% in the fourth quarter of 2025. This became clear after the first revision by the National Statistical Institute (NSI)
The Bulgarian economy will expand by 2.7% in 2026 and the country’s accession to the eurozone will help reduce long-term financing costs and improve business sentiment
Bulgarian business is entering the new year with record low expectations, according to the traditional annual survey of the Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA)
The Bulgarian economy, driven mainly by consumption over the last three years, is losing momentum significantly. Preliminary data for the fourth quarter of 2025
The latest data from the European statistical service Eurostat for the period 2014-2023 reveal an interesting picture of the Bulgarian economy
The Bulgarian economy has achieved its highest level of transparency in 15 years, but the labor market is showing worrying signs of a return to gray practices
The new "matrix" for competitiveness is based on speed, adaptability, and the possibility for continuous innovation. In this context, Bulgaria must focus on the quality
The National Statistical Institute (NSI) significantly raised its figures for Bulgaria's economic growth in the second quarter. The preliminary figures published
The Bulgarian economy recorded annual growth of 3.1% in the first quarter of 2025. The total gross domestic product (GDP) for the period January-March
The main reason for the adjustment is the incoming data on the strong economic activity in the country.
Bulgaria's GDP will expand by 2.5% this year
