In July 2023, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 820.5 thousand, or 12.1% above the registered in July 2022.
The trips with holiday and recreation purpose composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 44.8%, followed by those with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) - 38.6%, and with professional purpose - 16.6%.
Тhe number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 1 836.0 thousand, or 19.7% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year. The predominant share of the visits was with holiday and recreation purpose - 50.3%, followed by trips with other purposes - 43.9%, and with professional purpose - 5.8%.
Transit passes through the country were 35.9% (658.3 thousand) of all visits of non-residents to Bulgaria.
