Library funds, readers, visits and library collection loaned in libraries by statistical zone, statistical regions and districts

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Library collection, readers, visits and library collection loaned in libraries by statistical zone, statistical regions and districts in 2013¹

(Number)
Statistical zone, Statistical regions and districts	Libraries	Library collection				Readers				Visits	Library collection loaned
		availability of 1.01	provide	strike off	availability of 31.12	Total	Of which:				Total	Of which: for the home
		availability of 1.01	provide	strike off	availability of 31.12	Total	with higher education	women	children under 14 years		Total	Of which: for the home
Total	3 938	74 770 366	812 196	734 778	74 849 727	1 031 007	179 571	532 380	343 141	11 477 353	17 690 027	11 226 785
Severna i Yugoiztochna Bulgaria
Severozapaden	537	7 227 229	50 851	59 190	7 218 890	117 117	15 861	59 023	43 853	1 242 015	1 825 766	1 098 597
Vidin	74	975 793	7 034	9 152	973 675	8 800	1 350	4 684	2 798	140 929	214 071	153 001
Vratsa	74	1 229 751	9 729	3 864	1 235 616	20 123	2 755	10 834	7 610	291 718	449 784	227 941
Lovech	124	1 510 648	10 586	11 202	1 510 032	21 978	2 938	9 973	7 184	224 342	276 823	171 950
Montana	110	1 250 563	7 084	12 580	1 245 067	23 246	2 510	10 701	9 969	213 283	316 588	149 226
Pleven	155	2 260 474	16 418	22 392	2 254 500	42 970	6 308	22 831	16 292	371 743	568 500	396 479
Severen tsentralen	641	10 485 656	89 594	102 776	10 472 713	158 952	24 921	78 261	53 811	2 025 593	2 998 187	2 149 074
Veliko Tarnovo	183	3 891 330	30 516	56 243	3 865 842	53 563	11 690	26 804	15 381	793 740	1 184 342	857 241
Gabrovo	82	1 522 613	12 355	8 979	1 525 989	17 163	3 198	8 343	5 386	189 927	287 337	222 424
Razgrad	146	1 551 245	9 631	6 959	1 553 917	31 210	2 864	13 929	11 915	367 497	532 161	451 393
Ruse	111	2 315 704	29 060	16 876	2 327 888	38 118	5 516	19 722	12 088	417 227	730 058	435 335
Silistra	119	1 204 764	8 032	13 719	1 199 077	18 898	1 653	9 463	9 041	257 202	264 289	182 681
Severoiztochen	664	8 908 571	93 698	82 240	8 920 029	157 186	24 437	80 189	53 937	1 634 138	2 589 523	1 575 793
Varna	227	3 428 892	40 830	49 086	3 420 636	70 395	12 854	36 619	19 269	610 097	1 224 213	688 781
Dobrich	130	1 704 761	21 196	12 270	1 713 687	23 766	3 993	11 981	9 113	246 425	357 162	205 095
Targovishte	136	1 262 388	9 728	5 475	1 266 641	28 307	3 163	14 854	11 645	384 713	513 904	322 008
Shumen	171	2 512 530	21 944	15 409	2 519 065	34 718	4 427	16 735	13 910	392 903	494 244	359 909
Yugoiztochen	579	8 251 271	214 735	208 101	8 258 223	142 101	25 525	73 406	50 644	1 475 742	2 630 302	1 772 348
Burgas	214	3 334 010	162 855	166 119	3 331 064	67 137	13 216	35 584	22 479	570 176	993 364	704 375
Sliven	137	1 622 793	23 695	13 228	1 633 260	33 312	5 320	15 680	12 629	442 988	661 679	433 167
Stara Zagora	123	2 179 934	15 924	20 835	2 175 023	26 105	4 879	14 419	8 786	284 790	621 453	388 821
Yambol	105	1 114 534	12 261	7 919	1 118 876	15 547	2 110	7 723	6 750	177 788	353 806	245 985
Yugozapadna i Yuzhna tsentralna Bulgaria
Yugozapaden	753	29 087 043	260 708	208 389	29 140 748	248 549	56 126	129 622	72 916	3 034 597	4 435 596	2 403 111
Blagoevgrad	169	2 532 509	75 776	13 783	2 594 502	41 113	5 640	19 495	20 403	473 587	592 891	429 736
Kyustendil	107	1 451 501	6 661	8 424	1 449 738	16 918	3 294	7 937	6 033	159 716	197 192	151 635
Pernik	85	1 110 051	7 440	6 007	1 111 484	15 125	2 704	7 772	5 640	172 755	226 584	156 009
Sofia	141	1 806 050	13 787	52 622	1 767 215	27 897	4 143	17 163	11 805	361 302	502 363	335 689
Sofia (stolitsa)	251	22 186 932	157 044	127 553	22 217 809	147 496	40 345	77 255	29 035	1 867 237	2 916 566	1 330 042
Yuzhen tsentralen	764	10 810 596	102 610	74 082	10 839 124	207 102	32 701	111 879	67 980	2 065 268	3 210 653	2 227 862
Kаrdzhali	108	1 160 556	4 720	8 734	1 156 542	21 480	3 434	10 619	9 547	234 987	333 712	215 297
Pazardzhik	128	1 703 189	10 797	4 829	1 709 157	38 074	5 002	18 644	12 577	364 611	486 457	406 711
Plovdiv	253	4 635 631	62 145	31 714	4 666 062	94 283	17 134	55 216	24 775	972 369	1 605 040	1 040 934
Smolyan	129	1 357 467	12 099	15 288	1 354 278	20 980	3 226	12 716	8 624	214 930	269 121	167 222
Haskovo	146	1 953 753	12 849	13 517	1 953 085	32 285	3 905	14 684	12 457	278 371	516 323	397 698
¹National Library "St. St. Cyril and Methodius", regional, municipal and community clubs libraries, libraries to the universities, school and special libraries

21.05.2015

Methodology

Euro-SDMX Metadata Structure (ESMS)

LIBRARIES - libraries with collections above 200 thousand units - books, continued editions (newspapers, magazines and bulletins) and other library documents, staff at libraries, revenue and expenditure
Contact
Contact organisation	National Statistical Institute
Contact organisation unit	Education and Culture Statistics Department
Contact name	Svilen Kateliev
Contact person function	Head of department
Contact mail address	2, P. Volov Str.; 1038 Sofia, Bulgaria
Contact email address	[email protected]
Contact phone number	+ 359 2 9857 469
Contact fax number
Metadata update
Metadata last certified	23 May 2023
Metadata last posted	23 May 2023
Metadata last update	23 May 2023
Statistical presentation
Data description	Data refers to the number of libraries, library collection, readers, visitors, library collection loaned, employment and library staff. The survey includes indicators for the number of books, continued editions (newspapers, magazines, bulletins and periodicals) and other documents (audio-visual and electronic documents, graphic and cartographic publications, patents and standards, microforms). The data indicate the total revenue, subsidies from the budget and the expenditure of libraries.
Classification system	· Nomenclature of territorial units for statistical purposes in Bulgaria (NUTS).
Sector coverage	Cover the activity of all libraries with collection above 200 thousand library documents.
Statistical concepts and definitions	The library is an independent organization or part of organization whose main objective is to keep a fund of documents and through the activities of its staff to facilitate the use of documents that are necessary to meet the informational, research, educational and recreational needs of their users.
Statistical unit	Units of observation are libraries with collections above 200 thousand library documents.
Statistical population	The target population is all libraries with collection above 200 thousand library documents.
Reference area	The whole country.
Time coverage	From 2002.
Base period	Not applicable.
Unit of measure
Number, Thousand BGN
Reference period
Yearly.
Institutional mandate
Legal acts and other agreements	· Law on Statistics; · Information and documentation - international library statistics -ISO 2789.
Data sharing	There is an agreement to exchange data with Ministry of Culture.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality - policy	· Law on Statistics; · Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 on European statistics (recital 24 and Article 20(4)) of 11 March 2009 (OJ L 87, p. 164), stipulates the need to establish common principles and guidelines ensuring the confidentiality of data used for the production of European statistics and the access to those confidential data with due account for technical developments and the requirements of users in a democratic society.
Confidentiality - data treatment	Individual data are not published in accordance with article 25 of the Law on Statistics. The publishing of individual data can be performed only in accordance with article 26 of the same law.
Release policy
Release calendar	The date for publication of statistical information is listed in the Release Calendar presenting the results of the statistical surveys carried out by the National Statistical Institute.
Release calendar access	The calendar is available on the NSI website: https://www.nsi.bg/en/node/480
User access	Data is published on the NSI website, section Culture in accordance with the Law on Statistics and the European Statistics Code of Practice respecting the professional independence and aimed at objectivity, transparency and equal treatment of all consumers.
Frequency of dissemination
Annual.
Accessibility and clarity
News release	Regular press release, related to the data.
Publications	· Statistical Yearbook; · Statistical Reference Book; · 'Bulgaria' (brochure); · Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria.
On-line database	Data on libraries are available to all users of the NSI website under the heading Culture - Libraries with collection above 200 thousands: https://www.nsi.bg/en/node/4591 and Informational System Infostat: https://infostat.nsi.bg/infostat/pages/module.jsf?x_2=150
Micro-data access	Anonymised individual data can be provided for scientific and research purposes, and for individual request according to the Rules for the provision of anonymised individual data for scientific and research purposes.
Other	Information service on request, according to the Rules for the dissemination of statistical products and services to NSI.
Documentation on methodology	Survey Methodology: https://www.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/metadata/Culture_2_Methodology_en.pdf
Quality documentation	Quality documents are under preparation.
Quality management
Quality assurance	Not applicable.
Quality assessment	Not applicable.
Relevance
User needs	The main users of statistical information by the survey of library activities are: Ministry of Culture; The National Library "St. St. Cyril and Methodius”; Users - including the media – interested from libraries activities in the Republic of Bulgaria.
User satisfaction	Not applicable.
Completeness	High degree of completeness is ensured according to the methodology.
Accuracy and reliability
Overall accuracy	The survey is exhaustive. There are several estimates for incomplete or missing data, using final methods when possible.
Sampling error	Not applicable.
Non-sampling error	Not applicable.
Timeliness and punctuality
Timeliness	The data for library activities are available in the form of tables 5 months after the end of the data collection.
Punctuality	The terms of the previous position are strictly observed.
Coherence and comparability

Comparability - geographical	Not applicable.
Comparability - over time	The data are comparable.
Coherence - cross domain	Not applicable.
Coherence - internal	Not applicable.
Cost and burden
The average duration for filling the statistical report by the respondents is about 50 minutes.
Data revision
Data revision - policy	Not applicable (preliminary data not published).
Data revision - practice	Not applicable (preliminary data not published).
Statistical processing
Source data	All libraries with collection above 200 thousand units.
Frequency of data collection	Yearly.
Data collection	Data are collected via electronic questionnaire "Report on the activities of libraries". Respondents send the questionnaire by e-mail.
Data validation	In the head office of the NSI is being done: The logical control of data; logic control of aggregate data.
Data compilation	Data processing is performed with Microsoft Access.
Adjustment	Not applicable.
Comment

Download in SDMX 2.1 file format: LIBRARIES - libraries with collections above 200 thousand units - books, continued editions (newspapers, magazines and bulletins) and other library documents, staff at libraries, revenue and expenditure

Metadata Structure Definition in SDMX 2.1: ESMS_MSD+BNSI+2.0+SDMX.2.1.xml

Download in SDMX 2.0 file format: LIBRARIES - libraries with collections above 200 thousand units - books, continued editions (newspapers, magazines and bulletins) and other library documents, staff at libraries, revenue and expenditure

Metadata Structure Definition in SDMX 2.0: ESMS_MSD+BNSI+2.0+SDMX.2.0.xml

ESS Standard for Quality Reports Structure (ESQRS)

LIBRARIES - libraries with collections above 200 thousand units - books, continued editions (newspapers, magazines and bulletins) and other library documents, staff at libraries, revenue and expenditure
Contact
Contact organisation	National Statistical Institute
Contact organisation unit	Education and Culture Statistics Department
Contact name	Svilen Kateliev
Contact person function	Head of department
Contact mail address	2, P. Volov Str.; 1038 Sofia, Bulgaria
Contact email address	[email protected]
Contact phone number	+ 359 2 9857 469
Contact fax number
Statistical presentation
Data description	Data refers to the number of libraries, library collection, readers, visitors, library collection loaned, employment and library staff. The survey includes indicators for the number of books, continued editions (newspapers, magazines, bulletins and periodicals) and other documents (audio-visual and electronic documents, graphic and cartographic publications, patents and standards, microforms). The data indicate the total revenue, subsidies from the budget and the expenditure of libraries.
Classification system	· Nomenclature of territorial units for statistical purposes in Bulgaria (NUTS).
Sector coverage	Cover the activity of all libraries with collection above 200 thousand library documents.
Statistical concepts and definitions	The library is an independent organization or part of organization whose main objective is to keep a fund of documents and through the activities of its staff to facilitate the use of documents that are necessary to meet the informational, research, educational and recreational needs of their users.
Statistical unit	Units of observation are libraries with collections above 200 thousand library documents.
Statistical population	The target population is all libraries with collection above 200 thousand library documents.
Reference area	The whole country.
Time coverage	From 2002.
Base period	Not applicable.
Statistical processing
Source data	All libraries with collection above 200 thousand units.
Frequency of data collection	Yearly.
Data collection	Data are collected via electronic questionnaire "Report on the activities of libraries". Respondents send the questionnaire by e-mail.
Data validation	In the head office of the NSI is being done: The logical control of data; logic control of aggregate data.
Data compilation	Data processing is performed with Microsoft Access.
Adjustment	Not applicable.
Quality management
Quality assurance	Not applicable.
Quality assessment	Not applicable.
Relevance
User needs	The main users of statistical information by the survey of library activities are: Ministry of Culture; The National Library "St. St. Cyril and Methodius”; Users - including the media – interested from libraries activities in the Republic of Bulgaria.
User satisfaction	Not applicable.
Completeness	High degree of completeness is ensured according to the methodology.
Data completeness - rate	Not applicable (census).
Accuracy and reliability
Overall accuracy	The survey is exhaustive. There are several estimates for incomplete or missing data, using final methods when possible.
Sampling error	Not applicable.
Sampling errors - indicators	Not applicable (census).
Non-sampling error	Not applicable.
Coverage error	Not applicable (census).
Over-coverage - rate	Not applicable (census).
Common units - proportion	Not applicable (census).
Measurement error	Not applicable (census).
Non response error	Not applicable (census).
Unit non-response - rate	Not applicable (census).
Item non-response - rate	Not applicable (census).
Processing error	Not applicable (census).
Imputation - rate	Not applicable (no imputations).
Model assumption error	Not applicable (census).
Seasonal adjustment	Not applicable (no seasonal adjustments).
Data revision - policy	Not applicable (preliminary data not published).
Data revision - practice	Not applicable (preliminary data not published).
Data revision - average size	Not applicable (only final data is published).
Timeliness and punctuality
Timeliness	The data for library activities are available in the form of tables 5 months after the end of the data collection.
Time lag - first results	18 weeks.
Time lag - final results	Not applicable (only final results published).
Punctuality	The terms of the previous position are strictly observed.
Punctuality - delivery and publication	Not applicable (data published on exact date).
Coherence and comparability

Comparability - geographical	Not applicable.
Asymmetry for mirror flows statistics - coefficient	Not applicable (no flows).
Comparability - over time	The data are comparable.
Length of comparable time series	From 2002.
Coherence - cross domain	Not applicable.
Coherence - sub annual and annual statistics	Not applicable (annual survey).
Coherence - National Accounts	Not applicable.
Coherence - internal	Not applicable.
Accessibility and clarity
News release	Regular press release, related to the data.
Publications	· Statistical Yearbook; · Statistical Reference Book; · 'Bulgaria' (brochure); · Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria.
On-line database	Data on libraries are available to all users of the NSI website under the heading Culture - Libraries with collection above 200 thousands: https://www.nsi.bg/en/node/4591 and Informational System Infostat: https://infostat.nsi.bg/infostat/pages/module.jsf?x_2=150
Data tables - consultations	Not available.
Micro-data access	Anonymised individual data can be provided for scientific and research purposes, and for individual request according to the Rules for the provision of anonymised individual data for scientific and research purposes.
Other	Information service on request, according to the Rules for the dissemination of statistical products and services to NSI.
Metadata - consultations	Not available.
Documentation on methodology	Survey Methodology: https://www.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/metadata/Culture_2_Methodology_en.pdf
Metadata completeness – rate	100%.
Quality documentation	Quality documents are under preparation.
Cost and burden
The average duration for filling the statistical report by the respondents is about 50 minutes.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality - policy	· Law on Statistics; · Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 on European statistics (recital 24 and Article 20(4)) of 11 March 2009 (OJ L 87, p. 164), stipulates the need to establish common principles and guidelines ensuring the confidentiality of data used for the production of European statistics and the access to those confidential data with due account for technical developments and the requirements of users in a democratic society.
Confidentiality – data treatment	Individual data are not published in accordance with article 25 of the Law on Statistics. The publishing of individual data can be performed only in accordance with article 26 of the same law.
Comment

Metadata Structure Definition in SDMX 2.1: ESQRS_MSD+BNSI+2.0+SDMX.2.1.xml

Metadata Structure Definition in SDMX 2.0: ESQRS_MSD+BNSI+2.0+SDMX.2.0.xml

Publishing Production in 2022 (Published Books and Pamphlets and Continued Editions)

Tuesday, 27 June 2023 - 11:00

In Bulgaria during 2022 were published 11 828 books and pamphlets, which is with 129 more than the previous year. With the highest number were the scientific issues 3 369 titles, followed by the fiction for adults – 1 891. The translated titles were 2 596, of which than half were translated from English (56.8%), followed by the editions translated from Russian – 6.4%, German – 5.7% and French – 5.5%. The highest number of books and pamphlets were published in Sofia (stolitsa) – 7 734, followed by Plovdiv (837) and Varna (670) districts.

In 2022...

Publishing2022_en_Y33LDBP.pdf

Main Data on Culture in the Republic of Bulgaria for 2022

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 - 11:00

In 2022 in Bulgaria were operating the following cultural institutions:

186 museums with museum collection of 7 804 thousand units;
72 theatres, which organized 13 193 performances, visited by 1 712 thousand viewers;
49 libraries with library collection over 200 thousand library units;
85 cinemas with 227 cinema screens;
3 319 community cultural centers (chitalishte).

...

Culture2022_en_3B77YEZ.pdf

Publishing Production in 2021 (Published Books and Pamphlets and Continued Editions)

Monday, 27 June 2022 - 11:00

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.

...

Publishing2021_en_RCY6UBY.pdf

Main Data on Culture in the Republic of Bulgaria for 2021

Monday, 23 May 2022 - 11:00

In 2021 in Bulgaria, were operating the following cultural institutions:

184 museums with a museum collection of 7 624 thousand units;
71 theatres, which organized 9 970 performances, visited by 885 thousand viewers;
47 libraries with a library collection of over 200 thousand library units;
76 cinemas with 221 cinema screens.

...

Culture2021_en_SNXTI8Y.pdf

Publishing Production in 2020 (Published Books and Pamphlets and Continued Editions)

Friday, 25 June 2021 - 11:00

In Bulgaria during 2020 were issued:

10 769 books and pamphlets with circulation of 5 893 thousands
209 newspapers with circulation of 123 287 thousands
519 magazines and bulletins with circulation of 8 416 thousands
101 periodical collections with circulation of 17 thousands.

...

Publishing2020_en_KHIFMYK.pdf

Main Data on Culture in the Republic of Bulgaria for 2020

Friday, 21 May 2021 - 11:00

In 2020 in Bulgaria were operating the following cultural institutions:

• 182 museums with museum collection of 7 550 thousand units;

• 71 theatres, which organized 7 021 performances, visited by 769 thousand viewers;

• 47 libraries with library collection over 200 thousand library units;

• 70 cinemas with 215 cinema screens.

...

Culture2020_en_KLR5V14.pdf

Publishing Production in 2019 (Published Books and Pamphlets and Continued Editions)

Friday, 26 June 2020 - 11:00

In Bulgaria during 2019 were issued:

• 9 516 books and pamphlets with circulation of 7 628 thousands

• 223 newspapers with circulation of 169 261 thousands

• 595 magazines and bulletins with circulation of 9 016 thousands

• 140 periodical collections with circulation of 22 thousands.

...

Publishing2019_en_FTERFM0.pdf

Annual Statistical Surveys in the Field of Culture in 2019 - Main Results

Friday, 22 May 2020 - 11:00

In 2019 in Bulgaria were operating the following cultural institutions:

160 museums with museum collection of 7 529 thousand units;
74 theatres, which organized 15 955 performances, visited by 2 516 thousand viewers;
52 music formations;
47 libraries with library collection over 200 thousand library units;
74 cinemas with 237 cinema screens.

...

Culture2019_en_VAF9WR9.pdf

Publishing Production in 2018 (Published Books and Pamphlets and Continued Editions)

Thursday, 20 June 2019 - 11:00

In Bulgaria during 2018 were issued:

• 9 842 books and pamphlets with circulation of 11 262 thousands

• 239 newspapers with circulation of 216 037 thousands

• ...

Publishing2018_en_J30JOJN.pdf

Annual Statistical Surveys in the Field of Culture in 2018 - Main Results

Wednesday, 22 May 2019 - 11:00

In 2018 in Bulgaria were operating the following cultural institutions:

• 174 museums with museum collection of 7 419 thousand units;

• 75 theatres, which organized 15 155 performances, visited by 2 389 thousand viewers;

Culture2018_en_GWCIGF1.pdf

Publishing Production in 2017 (Published Books and Pamphlets and Continued Editions)

Wednesday, 20 June 2018 - 11:00

In Bulgaria during 2017 were issued:

• 10 068 books and pamphlets with circulation of 6 710 thousands

• 245 newspapers with circulation of 196 288 thousands

• 603 magazines and bulletins with circulation of 16 982 thousands

• 114 periodical collections with circulation of 21 thousands.

...

Publishing2017_en_ERAVU4K.pdf

Annual Statistical Surveys in the Field of Culture in 2017 - Main Results

Tuesday, 22 May 2018 - 11:00

In 2017 in Bulgaria were operating the following cultural institutions:

• 191 museums with museum collection of 7 406 thousand units;

• 74 theatres, in which were organized 15 333 performances, visited by 2 222 thousand viewers;

Culture2017_en_NPIZ1N3.pdf

Main Results from the Survey on Community Cultural Centres Activities in 2017

Monday, 21 May 2018 - 11:00

The number of operating community clubs as of 31.12.2017 in Republic of Bulgaria was 3 321, from which 663 (20.0%) in urban and 2 658 (80.0%) in rural areas. In comparison to 2012 the number of community clubs had increased with 246. The register members were 272 797 and in comparison to 2012 there was observed an increase with 34 593 or with 14.5%.

...

CommunityClubs2017_en_JKWX3VJ.pdf

Publishing Production in 2016 (Published Books and Pamphlets and Continued Editions)

Tuesday, 20 June 2017 - 11:00

In Bulgaria during 2016 were issued:

• 8 530 Books and Pamphlets with circulation of 4 507 thousands

• 262 Newspapers с with circulation of 229 008 thousands

• 635 the Magazines and Bulletins with circulation of 17 265 thousands

• 108 Periodical collections with circulation of 21 thousands.

...

Publishing2016_en_1IAVU4K.pdf

Annual Statistical Surveys in the Field of Culture in 2016 - Main Results

Monday, 22 May 2017 - 11:00

In 2016 in Bulgaria were operating the following cultural institutions:

• 195 museums with museum collection of 7 360 thousand units;

• 75 theatres, in which were organized 15 162 performances, visited by 2 295 thousand viewers;

Culture2016_en_8QBTIIC.pdf

Publishing Production in 2015 (Published Books and Pamphlets and Continued Editions)

Monday, 20 June 2016 - 11:00

In Bulgaria during 2015 were produced:

• 9 320 Books and Pamphlets with circulation of 4 904 thousands

• 283 Newspapers with circulation of 267 346 thousands

• 635 Magazines and Bulletins with circulation of 21 400 thousands

Publishing2015_en_RYE6M6J.pdf

Annual Statistical Surveys in the Field of Culture in 2015 - Main Results

Friday, 20 May 2016 - 11:00

In 2015 in Bulgaria were operating the following cultural institutions:

• 201 museums with museum collection of 7 540 thousand units;

• 75 theatres, in which were organized 14 168 performances, visited by 2 169 thousand viewers;

• 56 music formations;&n...

Culture2015_en_4O0QXKO.pdf

Publishing Production in 2014 (Published Books and Pamphlets and Continued Editions)

Friday, 19 June 2015 - 11:00

In Bulgaria during 2014 were produced:

• 7 515 Books and Pamphlets with circulation of 4 031 thousands

• 295 Newspapers с with ...

Publishing2014_en_J002QBW.pdf

Annual Statistical Surveys in the Field of Culture in 2014 - Main Results

Thursday, 21 May 2015 - 11:00

As of 31.12.2014 in Bulgaria were functioned the followed cultured institutions: 204 museums with museum collection of 7 600 thousand units; 72 theatres, performed 14 694 performances and visited by 2 302 thousand viewers; 59 music formations; 48 libraries with library collection over 200 thousand library units, as well as 49 cinemas with 196 screens.

...

Culture2014_en_6E286MU.pdf

Publishing Production in 2013 (Published Books and Pamphlets and Continued Editions)

Friday, 20 June 2014 - 11:00

In Bulgaria during 2013 was produced:

• 6 853 Books and pamphlets with circulation 4 445 thousands

• 307 Newspapers с with circulation 324 310 thousands

•...

Publishing2013_en_8577OZ9.pdf

Annual Statistical Surveys in the Field of Culture for 2013 - Main Results

Wednesday, 21 May 2014 - 11:00

The number of cultural institutions functioning in Bulgaria as of 31.12.2013 was:

• 187 museums with museum collection of 7 456 thousand units.

• 75 theatres, performed 14 463 pe...

Culture2013_en_0VS5HKR.pdf

Publishing Production (Published Books and Pamphlets and Continued Editions in 2012)

Tuesday, 9 July 2013 - 11:00

...

Annual Statistical Surveys in the Field of Culture for 2012 - Main Results

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 - 12:30

Statistical surveys conducted by the National Statistical Institute provide information on activities of museums, theatres, libraries, community clubs, cinemas, radio and television programmes activities and film productions. Main indicators and coverage are designed in accordance with methodological requirements of UNESCO and Eurostat....

Publishing Production (Continued Editions in 2011 and Books and Pamphlets Production for the Peroid October 2010 - December 2011)

Monday, 30 July 2012 - 11:00

In 2011 were published 369 newspapers with an annual circulation of 373 111 thousands. For the period October 2010 - December 2011, there were published 4 524 books and 554 pamphlets....

Main Results from the Annual Statistical Surveys in the Field of Culture for 2011

Monday, 21 May 2012 - 11:00

Statistical surveys conducted by the National Statistical Institute are providing information on activities of museums, theatres, libraries, cinemas, radio and television programs and film productions. Main indicators and coverage are designed in accordance with methodological requirements of UNESCO and Eurostat....

Books and Pamphlets Production for the Peroid January - September 2010 and Continued Editions in 2010

Friday, 8 July 2011 - 11:00

The National Statistical Institute represents data on the publishing production in the country (books and pamphlets) and continued editions (newspapers and periodicals). Data source is the National Library "St. St. Cyril and Methodius”. Main indicators and coverage are designed in accordance with methodological requirements of UNESCO....

Main Results from the Annual Statistical Surveys in the Field of Culture for 2010

Friday, 20 May 2011 - 11:00

Statistical surveys conducted by the National Statistical Institute are providing information on activities of museums, theaters, libraries, cinemas, radio and television programs and film productions. Main indicators and coverage are designed in accordance with methodological requirements of UNESCO and Eurostat....

Book publishing and Press 2022

Thursday, 28 September 2023 - 12:00

The National Statistical Institute has the pleasure of presenting users of statistical information with its new electronic publication, Book publishing and Press 2022.
The publication contains statistical information on the development of publishing activity in Bulgaria by main indicators for 2022.

Data by some indicators, such as: titles; circulation; average circulation of books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines and bulletins for the period 1960 - 2022, are also included. The publication includes methodology notes and a brief analysis.

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Statistical Reference Book 2023

Wednesday, 5 July 2023 - 09:00

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2023 in English.

The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2018 - 2022 period.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, fore...

Statistical Reference Book 2023 (Bulgarian version)

Wednesday, 5 July 2023 - 09:00

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2023 in Bulgarian.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings ...

Statistical Yearbook 2022

Wednesday, 7 June 2023 - 09:00

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 90th edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2016 - 2021 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the National Statistical ...

Book publishing and Press 2021

Thursday, 19 January 2023 - 13:45

The National Statistical Institute has the pleasure of presenting users of statistical information with its new electronic publication, Book publishing and Press 2021.
The publication contains statistical information on the development of publishing activity in Bulgaria by main indicators for 2021.

Data by some indicators, such as: titles; circulation; average circulation of books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines and bulletins for the period 1960 - 2021, are also included. The publication includes methodology notes and a brief analysis.

The ...

Statistical Reference Book 2022

Wednesday, 10 August 2022 - 11:00

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2022 in English.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, ...

Statistical Reference Book 2022 (Bulgarian version)

Monday, 4 July 2022 - 12:00

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2022 in Bulgarian.

Statistical Yearbook 2021

Thursday, 2 June 2022 - 11:30

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 89^th edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2015 - 2020 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...

Book publishing and Press 2020

Friday, 1 October 2021 - 17:31

The National Statistical Institute has the pleasure to present of users on statistical information its new electronic publication Book publishing and Press 2020.
The publication contains statistical information on the development of publishing activity in Bulgaria by main indicators for 2020.

Data by some indicators, such as: titles; circulation; average circulation of books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines and bulletins for the period 1960 - 2020, are also included. In the publication are applied methodology notes and...

Statistical Reference Book 2021

Thursday, 8 July 2021 - 14:45

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2021 in English.

Statistical Reference Book 2021 (Bulgarian version)

Tuesday, 22 June 2021 - 13:50

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2021 in Bulgarian.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agri...

Statistical Yearbook 2020

Wednesday, 9 June 2021 - 11:40

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 88^th edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2014 - 2019 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...

Statistical Yearbook 2012

Friday, 22 January 2021 - 14:18

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to submit to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 80^t^h edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for the 2007 - 2011 period in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

Accor...

Book publishing and Press 2019

Wednesday, 30 September 2020 - 11:35

The National Statistical Institute has the pleasure to present of users on statistical information its new electronic publication Book publishing and Press 2019.

The publication contains statistical information on the development of publishing activity in Bulgaria by main indicators for 2019.

Data by some indicators, such as: titles; circulation; average circulation of books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines and bulletins for the period 1960 - 2019, are also included. In the publication are applied methodology ...

Statistical Reference Book 2020

Friday, 26 June 2020 - 12:18

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2020 in English.

Statistical Reference Book 2020 (Bulgarian version)

Thursday, 18 June 2020 - 12:07

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2020 in Bulgarian.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture,...

Statistical Yearbook 2019

Friday, 29 May 2020 - 16:10

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 87^th edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2013 - 2018 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...

Book publishing and Press 2018

Wednesday, 25 September 2019 - 17:00

The National Statistical Institute has the pleasure to present of users on statistical information its new electronic publication Book publishing and Press 2018.

The publication contains statistical information on the development of publishing activity in Bulgaria by main indicators for 2018.

Data by some indicators, such as: titles; circulation; average circulation of books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines and bulletins for the period 1960 - 2018, are also included. In the publication are applied methodology notes an...

Statistical Yearbook 2018 in infographics

Tuesday, 25 June 2019 - 14:00

The National Statistical Institute presents to your attention the 86^th edition of the Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria in infographics.

In 2018, for the first time, we presented the results of the statistical surveys through graphics, images and other visualization tools, which resulted in a positive response among a wide range of users. We believe that this modern way of presenting statistical information will trigger the interest in those who for the first time encounter the meaning of numbers revealing important aspects of socio-economic life.

...

Statistical Reference Book 2019

Monday, 24 June 2019 - 15:10

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2019 in English.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, f...

Statistical Reference Book 2019 (Bulgarian version)

Thursday, 13 June 2019 - 15:25

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2019 in Bulgarian.

Statistical Yearbook 2018

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 - 09:50

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 86^th edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2012 - 2017 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...

Book publishing and Press 2017

Friday, 21 September 2018 - 14:10

The National Statistical Institute has the pleasure to present of users on statistical information its new electronic publication Book publishing and Press 2017.

The publication contains statistical information on the development of publishing activity in Bulgaria by main indicators for 2017.

Data by some indicators, such as: titles; circulation; average circulation of books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines and bulletins for the period 1962 - 2017, are also included. In the publication are applied methodology notes and brief analysis.

Data are c...

Statistical Reference Book 2018

Friday, 29 June 2018 - 12:55

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2018 in English.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, f...

Statistical Yearbook 2017 in infographics

Monday, 25 June 2018 - 10:00

The National Statistical Institute of Bulgaria offers a different view of the statistical information included in the 85th edition of the Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria.

The publication is intended for a wider audience as statistical data are presented in a plain and easy understandable way.

The current state and changes in the socio-economic and cultural life in the country are presented not in the traditional way in tables and text, but through infographics - images, graphics and other visualization tools.

We belie...

Statistical Reference Book 2018 (Bulgarian version)

Wednesday, 13 June 2018 - 16:30

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2018 in Bulgarian.

Statistical Yearbook 2017

Tuesday, 29 May 2018 - 16:37

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 84^th edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2012 - 2016 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...

Book publishing and Press 2016

Thursday, 28 September 2017 - 15:40

The National Statistical Institute has the pleasure to present of users on statistical information its new electronic publication Book publishing and Press 2016.

The publication contains statistical information on the development of publishing activity in Bulgaria by main indicators for 2016.

Data by some indicators, such as: titles; circulation; average circulation of books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines and bulletins for the period 1962 - 2016, are also included. In the publication are applied methodology notes an...

Statistical Reference Book 2017

Tuesday, 27 June 2017 - 11:00

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2017 in English.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, f...

Statistical Reference Book 2017 (Bulgarian version)

Monday, 12 June 2017 - 16:12

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2017 in Bulgarian.

Statistical Yearbook 2016

Tuesday, 30 May 2017 - 10:40

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2011 - 2015 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...

Book publishing and Press 2015

Wednesday, 21 September 2016 - 17:35

The National Statistical Institute has the pleasure to present of users on statistical information its new electronic publication Book publishing and Press 2015.

The publication contains statistical information on the development of publishing activity in Bulgaria by main indicators for 2015.

Data by some indicators, such as: titles; circulation; average circulation of books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines and bulletins for the period 1961 - 2015, are also included. In the publication are applied methodology notes and brief analysis.

Data are c...

Statistical Reference Book 2016

Monday, 13 June 2016 - 16:54

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2016 in English.

Statistical Reference Book 2016 (Bulgarian version)

Monday, 6 June 2016 - 12:25

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2016 in Bulgarian.

Statistical Yearbook 2015

Friday, 20 May 2016 - 14:10

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 83^rd edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2010 - 2014 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...

Book publishing and Press 2014

Friday, 25 September 2015 - 15:46

The National Statistical Institute has the pleasure to present of users on statistical information its new electronic publication Book publishing and Press 2014.

The publication contains statistical information on the development of publishing activity in Bulgaria by main indicators for 2014.

Data by some indicators, such as: titles; circulation; average circulation of books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines and bulletins for the period 1960 - 2014, are also included. In the publication are applied methodology notes and brief analysis.

Data are c...

Statistical Reference Book 2015

Wednesday, 10 June 2015 - 16:58

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2015 in English.

Statistical Reference Book 2015 (Bulgarian version)

Tuesday, 2 June 2015 - 16:42

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2015 in Bulgarian.

Statistical Yearbook 2014

Wednesday, 13 May 2015 - 16:19

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 82^nd edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2009 - 2013 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the Nati...

Book publishing and Press 2013

Friday, 19 September 2014 - 17:02

The National Statistical Institute has the pleasure to present of users on statistical information its new electronic publication Book publishing and Press 2013.

The publication contains statistical information on the development of publishing activity in Bulgaria by main indicators for 2013.

Data by some indicators, such as: titles; circulation; average circulation of books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines and bulletins for the period 1960 - 2013, are also included. In the publication are applied methodology notes and brief analysis.

Da...

Statistical Reference Book 2014

Wednesday, 18 June 2014 - 10:01

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2014 in English.

Statistical Reference Book 2014 (Bulgarian version)

Monday, 9 June 2014 - 16:59

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2014 in Bulgarian.

Statistical Yearbook 2013

Friday, 23 May 2014 - 18:00

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 81^st edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2008 - 2012 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the Nati...

Book publishing and Press 2012

Wednesday, 19 March 2014 - 15:30

The National Statistical Institute has the pleasure to present of users on statistical information its new electronic publication Book publishing and Press 2012.

The publication contains statistical information on the development of publishing activity in Bulgaria by main indicators for 2012.

Data by some indicators, such as: titles; circulation; average circulation of books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines and bulletins for the period 1960-2012, are also included. In the publication are applied methodology notes ...

Statistical Reference Book 2013

Thursday, 4 July 2013 - 14:22

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2013 in English.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agric...

Statistical Reference Book 2013 (Bulgarian version)

Wednesday, 26 June 2013 - 14:18

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2013 in Bulgarian.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agr...

Book-publishing and Press 2011

Thursday, 29 November 2012 - 09:36

The National Statistical Institute presents the issued annual bilingual (Bulgarian-English) publication Book-publishing and Press 2011.

The publication contains statistical information on the development of publishing activity in Bulgaria by main indicators for 2011. The data for books and pamphlets are for the first nine months of 2011. Data for last three months of 2011 will be included in the survey in 2012.

Data by some indicators, such as: titles; circulation; average circulation of books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines and b...

Statistical Reference Book 2012

Monday, 27 August 2012 - 17:19

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2012 in English.

The Statistical Reference Book represents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2007 - 2011 period.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agr...

Statistical Reference Book 2012 (Bulgarian version)

Tuesday, 24 July 2012 - 17:01

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2012 in Bulgarian.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings&...

Statistical Yearbook 2011

Friday, 22 June 2012 - 10:53

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to submit to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 79^t^h edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for the 2005 - 2010 period in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According ...

Book-publishing and Press 2010

Monday, 3 October 2011 - 16:10

The National Statistical Institute presents the issued annual bilingual (Bulgarian-English) publication Book-publishing and Press 2010.

The publication contains statistical information on the development of publishing activity in Bulgaria by main indicators for 2010. The data for books and pamphlets are for the first nine months of 2010. Data for other three months of 2010 will be included in the survey in 2011.

Data by some indicators, such as: titles; circulation; average circulation of books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines and ...

Statistical Reference Book 2011

Tuesday, 26 July 2011 - 17:30

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2011 in English. It is a concise form of the same issue in Bulgarian.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments...

Statistical Yearbook 2010

Monday, 20 June 2011 - 14:41

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to submit to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 78^t^h edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for the 2004 - 2009 period in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

Accor...

Statistical Yearbook 2009

Thursday, 30 December 2010 - 14:00

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to submit to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 77th edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format. The issue is published in 2010, which marks 130 years since the establishment of a statistical institution in Bulgaria and 100 years since publishing of the first ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Bulgarian Kingdom’ in 1910.

This issue has new design and layout. It provides current statistical information about ...

Statistical Reference Book 2010

Friday, 1 October 2010 - 15:09

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2010 in English. It is a concise form of the same issue in Bulgarian.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments...

Book-publishing and Press 2009

Wednesday, 1 September 2010 - 17:03

The National Statistical Institute presents the issued annual bilingual (Bulgarian-English) publication Book-publishing and Press 2009.

The National Statistical Institute has the pleasure to present of users on statistical information its new electronic publication “Book publishing and Press”.

The publication contains statistical information on the development of publishing activity in Bulgaria by main indicators for 2009. Data by some indicators, such as: titles; circulation; average circulation of books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines and...

Statistical Reference Book 2009

Friday, 4 December 2009 - 00:00

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2009 in English. It is a concise form of the same issue in Bulgarian.

The issue is with a new design and enrich contents. For the first time are included methodological and analytic notes towards all chapters. The information is illustrated with a rich graphic materials.

The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural ...

Book Publishing and Press 2008

Thursday, 8 October 2009 - 11:02

The National Statistical Institute presents to the users of statistical information annual electronic (on CD-ROM) publication Book-publishing and Press 2008.

The publication contains statistical information on the development of publishing activity in Bulgaria by main indicators for 2008. Data by some indicators, such as: titles; circulation; average circulation of books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines and bulletins for the 1960 - 2008 period, are also included. In the publication are also included methological notes and brief analysis.

Dat...

Statistical Yearbook 2008

Wednesday, 13 May 2009 - 11:03

The National Statistical Institute has the pleasure to submit to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 76th edition of the Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria 2008. It provides topical statistical information on the demographic, economic and social development of the country for the 2002 - 2007 period in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the National Statistical System, wh...

Statistical Reference Book of the Republic of Bulgaria 2008

Friday, 27 June 2008 - 16:08

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information one of its main publications - Statistical Reference Book of the Republic of Bulgaria 2008 in English. It is a concise form of the same issue in Bulgarian.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross dom...