Issued magazines and bulletins by Serials

Time series : Culture_1.17_en.xls

ISSUED MAGAZINES AND BULLETINS BY TARGET GROUP (SERIALS) IN 2022
Serials	Total			Magazines			Bulletins
	Titles - number	Circulation - thousand		Titles - number	Circulation - thousand		Titles - number	Circulation - thousand
	Titles - number	Annual	Single	Titles - number	Annual	Single	Titles - number	Annual	Single
Total	503	7 108	841	442	6 803	792	61	305	49
Serials aimed at general public	149	6 039	619	134	5 814	586	15	225	33
Illustrated informational magazines	1	6	6	1	6	6	-	-	-
Political, philosophical, religious and cultural	56	654	70	49	617	60	7	37	10
Men's and women's magazines and family press	23	3 971	300	23	3 971	300	-	-	-
Publications for tourism, sports and recreation	7	75	30	7	75	30	-	-	-
Popular scientific, historical and geographical publications	1	100	20	1	100	20	-	-	-
Other popular scientific and technical publications	14	225	31	13	224	31	1	0	0
Juvenile, children’s, comics ect.	15	338	55	15	338	55	-	-	-
Other publications for general public	32	671	108	25	484	85	7	187	23
Magazines and bulletins for a specific readership	354	1 069	223	308	988	207	46	80	16
Professional magazines (technical, scientific)	294	771	173	273	708	162	21	63	11
Publications of unions, associations, foundations and others	22	20	6	15	10	4	7	10	3
Publications of associations, companies, societies, foundations and others	2	113	11	1	110	10	1	3	1
Official Publications	3	1	0.4	-	-	-	3	1	0
Other publications for a specific readership	33	163	32	19	160	31	14	3	2

27.06.2023

Methodology

Euro-SDMX Metadata Structure (ESMS)

PUBLISHING ACTIVITY - BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES
Contact
Contact organisation	National Statistical Institute
Contact organisation unit	'Education and Culture Statistics' Department
Contact name	Eli Stefanova
Contact person function	Chief Expert
Contact mail address	2, P. Volov Str.; 1038 Sofia, Bulgaria
Contact email address	[email protected]
Contact phone number	+ 359 2 9857 602
Contact fax number
Metadata update
Metadata last certified	27 June 2022
Metadata last posted	27 June 2022
Metadata last update	27 June 2022
Statistical presentation
Data description	Data refers to issued books, pamphlets and digital editions, continuing editions (newspapers, magazines, bulletins and periodical collections) and other continuing editions (including reports, reference books). The survey includes indicators for the number of titles - total and separately for books and pamphlets, their annual circulation, annual and single circulation of newspapers, magazines, bulletins and periodical collections. The average circulation of a book and pamphlet separately.
Classification system	· Universal Decimal Classification (UDC); · Nomenclature of territorial units for statistical purposes in Bulgaria (NUTS).
Sector coverage	Cover the activity of publishing houses and private editorial offices.
Statistical concepts and definitions	Book is a non-periodical publication of at least 49 pages, issued in the country and made available to the public. Pamphlet is a non-periodical printed publication of at least five but not more than 48 pages, issued in the country and made available to the public. Circulation - total number of copies of a publication printed from a single title. Circulation “0” means a value less than half of the unit of measure. Newspaper - publication which contains news for current events of special or common interest, the individual parts of which are listed chronologically or numerically and appear usually at least once a week. Magazine is a continuing edition which is being published under the same title at regular or irregular intervals, over an indefinite period, each issue is numbered consecutively or is dated. Official publications - reports and annual accounts of ministries, agencies and other state institutions. Title - each edition published in one or more volumes, which constitutes a unified whole and which number is established in advance. Annual circulation of a serial is the total number of copies of all releases of a title for a year. Single circulation - the average circulation of the circulations of all issues of one title for the year.
Statistical unit	Units of observation are publishing houses and the editorial offices operating in the territory of the country.
Statistical population	The target population are all publishing houses and editorial offices of newspapers and magazines.
Reference area	Republic of Bulgaria.
Time coverage	2005 - 2021
Base period	Not applicable.
Unit of measure
Number, thousands.
Reference period
Yealy.
Institutional mandate
Legal acts and other agreements	· Law on Statistics; · ISO/CD 9707 - UNESCO; · Information and documentation - international library statistics BDS en is 2789.
Data sharing	There are agreements to exchange data with: · Ministry of Culture; · The National Library 'St. St. Cyril and Methodius'.
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	In accordance to the dates defined 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 with the data.
Publications	· Book publishing and press; · Statistical Yearbook; · Statistical Reference Book; · 'Bulgaria' (brochure); · Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria.
On-line database	Data on publishing activity - books, newspapers and magazines are available to all users of the NSI website under the heading Culture - Publishing activities - books, newspapers and magazines: https://www.nsi.bg/en/node/4551 and Informational System Infostat: https://infostat.nsi.bg/infostat/pages/module.jsf?x_2=214
Micro-data access	Anonymised individual data can be provide 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_1_Methodology_en.pdf
Quality documentation	Not applicable.
Quality management
Quality assurance	Not applicable.
Quality assessment	Not applicable.
Relevance
User needs	Main users of statistical information on publishing activity are: · Ministry of Culture; · The National Library 'St. St. Cyril and Methodius'; · Other users (including the media) interested in publishing activity 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 have been several estimates for incomplete or missing data, using final methods when possible. Estimates are considered reliable.
Sampling error	Not applicable.
Non-sampling error	Not applicable.
Timeliness and punctuality
Timeliness	Publishing activity data are available in form of tables 6 months after the end of the data collection.
Punctuality	The deadlines of the previous position are strictly observed.
Coherence and comparability

Comparability - geographical	Not applicable.
Comparability - over time	Not applicable.
Coherence - cross domain	Not applicable.
Coherence - internal	Not applicable.
Cost and burden
No information.
Data revision
Data revision - policy	Not applicable (preliminary data not published).
Data revision - practice	Not applicable (preliminary data not published).
Statistical processing
Source data	The National Library "St. St. Cyril and Methodius"
Frequency of data collection	Yearly.
Data collection	Administrative source of data.
Data validation	In the NSI head office is performed: · Logical control of micro data; · Logical control of aggregated data.
Data compilation	Data processing is performed with statistical software SPSS.
Adjustment	Not applicable.
Comment

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

Download in SDMX 2.0 file format: PUBLISHING ACTIVITY - BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES

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

ESS Standard for Quality Reports Structure (ESQRS)

PUBLISHING ACTIVITY - BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES
Contact
Contact organisation	National Statistical Institute
Contact organisation unit	'Education and Culture Statistics' Department
Contact name	Eli Stefanova
Contact person function	Chief Expert
Contact mail address	2, P. Volov Str.; 1038 Sofia, Bulgaria
Contact email address	[email protected]
Contact phone number	+ 359 2 9857 602
Contact fax number
Statistical presentation
Data description	Data refers to issued books, pamphlets and digital editions, continuing editions (newspapers, magazines, bulletins and periodical collections) and other continuing editions (including reports, reference books). The survey includes indicators for the number of titles - total and separately for books and pamphlets, their annual circulation, annual and single circulation of newspapers, magazines, bulletins and periodical collections. The average circulation of a book and pamphlet separately.
Classification system	· Universal Decimal Classification (UDC); · Nomenclature of territorial units for statistical purposes in Bulgaria (NUTS).
Sector coverage	Cover the activity of publishing houses and private editorial offices.
Statistical concepts and definitions	Book is a non-periodical publication of at least 49 pages, issued in the country and made available to the public. Pamphlet is a non-periodical printed publication of at least five but not more than 48 pages, issued in the country and made available to the public. Circulation - total number of copies of a publication printed from a single title. Circulation “0” means a value less than half of the unit of measure. Newspaper - publication which contains news for current events of special or common interest, the individual parts of which are listed chronologically or numerically and appear usually at least once a week. Magazine is a continuing edition which is being published under the same title at regular or irregular intervals, over an indefinite period, each issue is numbered consecutively or is dated. Official publications - reports and annual accounts of ministries, agencies and other state institutions. Title - each edition published in one or more volumes, which constitutes a unified whole and which number is established in advance. Annual circulation of a serial is the total number of copies of all releases of a title for a year. Single circulation - the average circulation of the circulations of all issues of one title for the year.
Statistical unit	Units of observation are publishing houses and the editorial offices operating in the territory of the country.
Statistical population	The target population are all publishing houses and editorial offices of newspapers and magazines.
Reference area	Republic of Bulgaria.
Time coverage	2005 - 2021
Base period	Not applicable.
Statistical processing
Source data	The National Library "St. St. Cyril and Methodius"
Frequency of data collection	Yearly.
Data collection	Administrative source of data.
Data validation	In the NSI head office is performed: · Logical control of micro data; · Logical control of aggregated data.
Data compilation	Data processing is performed with statistical software SPSS.
Adjustment	Not applicable.
Quality management
Quality assurance	Not applicable.
Quality assessment	Not applicable.
Relevance
User needs	Main users of statistical information on publishing activity are: · Ministry of Culture; · The National Library 'St. St. Cyril and Methodius'; · Other users (including the media) interested in publishing activity 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 have been several estimates for incomplete or missing data, using final methods when possible. Estimates are considered reliable.
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.
Model assumption error	Not applicable (census).
Seasonal adjustment	Not applicable.
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	Publishing activity data are available in form of tables 6 months after the end of the data collection.
Time lag - first results	22 weeks
Time lag - final results	Not applicable (only final results).
Punctuality	The deadlines of the previous position are strictly observed.
Punctuality - delivery and publication	Not applicable.
Coherence and comparability

Comparability - geographical	Not applicable.
Asymmetry for mirror flows statistics - coefficient	Not applicable.
Comparability - over time	Not applicable.
Length of comparable time series	11
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 with the data.
Publications	· Book publishing and press; · Statistical Yearbook; · Statistical Reference Book; · 'Bulgaria' (brochure); · Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria.
On-line database	Data on publishing activity - books, newspapers and magazines are available to all users of the NSI website under the heading Culture - Publishing activities - books, newspapers and magazines: https://www.nsi.bg/en/node/4551 and Informational System Infostat: https://infostat.nsi.bg/infostat/pages/module.jsf?x_2=214
Data tables - consultations	Not available.
Micro-data access	Anonymised individual data can be provide 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_1_Methodology_en.pdf
Metadata completeness – rate	100%.
Quality documentation	Not applicable.
Cost and burden
No information.
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

Download in SDMX 2.1 file format: PUBLISHING ACTIVITY - BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES

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

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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.

...

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 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 ...

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 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 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.

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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...