Museums by districts

Time series : Culture_8.4_en.xls

MUSEUMS BY DISTRICTS IN 2023

(Number)
Districts	Museums	Visits	Exhibits - stocks units (movable cultural values)	Personnel
Districts	Museums	Visits	Exhibits - stocks units (movable cultural values)	Total	Of which: Professionals with an scientific title or academic degree and curators
Total	189	4 964 948	7 847 733	3 658	1 120
Blagoevgrad	6	187 277	147 002	99	42
Burgas	13	292 777	102 286	150	46
Varna	7	205 304	188 284	434	58
Veliko Tarnovo	10	466 674	314 146	244	55
Vidin	2	46 610	92 514	41	24
Vratsa	3	20 455	148 589	34	14
Gabrovo	10	338 140	639 458	198	48
Dobrich	6	157 179	252 390	76	27
Kardzhali	2	12 298	43 139	43	14
Kyustendil	6	114 921	134 961	92	33
Lovech	5	126 911	123 922	54	17
Montana	4	10 990	140 054	41	20
Pazardzhik	10	173 497	213 918	116	48
Pernik	4	145 207	64 228	51	20
Pleven	4	177 230	406 314	111	17
Plovdiv	14	480 413	313 611	225	82
Razgrad	3	53 358	125 876	69	19
Ruse	4	138 339	174 781	70	35
Silistra	5	37 482	54 457	59	25
Sliven	7	77 955	167 928	102	35
Smolyan	4	43 606	145 121	48	16
Sofia	6	232 036	92 751	67	20
Sofia (stolitsa)	21	883 580	2 847 782	800	252
Stara Zagora	13	293 903	306 670	147	45
Targovishte	4	21 671	88 396	43	22
Haskovo	7	36 457	197 537	68	25
Shumen	4	170 431	208 517	104	43
Yambol	5	20 247	113 101	72	18

23.05.2024

Methodology

Euro-SDMX Metadata Structure (ESMS)

MUSEUMS - museums, staff, material basis of museums (useful area for exposition, fund depository, conservation and restoration work and service facilities), organized activities and revenue and expenditure
Contact
Contact organisation	National Statistical Institute
Contact organisation unit	Education and Culture Statistics Department
Contact name	Nikolay Nikolov
Contact person function	Senior Expert
Contact mail address	2, P. Volov Str.; 1038 Sofia, Bulgaria
Contact email address	[email protected]
Contact phone number	+ 359 2 9857 487
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	The data refer to the number of museums and since 2018 the definition is in full accordance with the Cultural Heritage Act (Prom. in the SG 19 / 13 March 2009). In the data are included indicators for the organized events, stocks units (movable cultural values), visits and of which: in the day for free entrance and visits of foreigners, staff, incomes from European projects and programmes and expenditures, as well as data for the material basis of museums, number of museums which use a computer and number of museums with at least one specialized educational programme.
Classification system	· By thematic scope of the museum; · By territorial scope of the museum; · By form of ownership of the museum; · According to the scientific and cultural fields of the museum; · Staff category of the museum; · Nomenclature of territorial units for statistical purposes in Bulgaria (NUTS).
Sector coverage	Includes the activity of all registered museums, without collections with public importance (museum collections).
Statistical concepts and definitions	Museum is a cultural and science organisation which seeks out, studies, preserves and presents cultural values, natural specimens and anthropological remains with cognitive, educational and aesthetic purposes.
Statistical unit	Units of observation are museums, whose stocks units are movable cultural values.
Statistical population	The target population is all open for visit museums whose stocks units are movable cultural values.
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	· Cultural Heritage Act; · Law on Statistics; · EUROSTAT, EGMUS (European Group for Museum Statistics).
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.
Publications	· Statistical Yearbook; · Statistical Reference Book; · 'Bulgaria' (brochure); · Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria.
On-line database	Data on museums are available to all users of the NSI website under the heading Culture - Museums: https://www.nsi.bg/en/node/4655 and Informational System "Infostat": https://infostat.nsi.bg/infostat/pages/module.jsf?x_2=37
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_8_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 museums are: · Ministry of Culture; · Users (including media) interested in the activity of museums 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	NSI conducts an annual exhaustive survey which characterized the activity of the museums. There have been several preliminary estimates for incomplete or missing data, using final methods when it is possible.
Sampling error	Not applicable.
Non-sampling error	Not applicable.
Timeliness and punctuality
Timeliness	The data for museums 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	In 2018 there is a break in the time series of the data on the number of museums.
Coherence - cross domain	Not applicable.
Coherence - internal	Not applicable.
Cost and burden
The average length for filling the statistical report by the respondents is about 60 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	Data source are all museums, whose collections are cultural values.
Frequency of data collection	Yearly.
Data collection	Data are collected via electronic questionnaire "Report on the activities of the museums". Respondents send the questionnaire by e-mail.
Data validation	· The logical control of data in the RSO; · The logic control of aggregate data in the head office of the NSI.
Data compilation	Data processing is performed with Microsoft Access.
Adjustment	Not applicable.
Comment

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ESS Standard for Quality Reports Structure (ESQRS)

MUSEUMS - museums, staff, material basis of museums (useful area for exposition, fund depository, conservation and restoration work and service facilities), organized activities and revenue and expenditure
Contact
Contact organisation	National Statistical Institute
Contact organisation unit	Education and Culture Statistics Department
Contact name	Nikolay Nikolov
Contact person function	Senior Expert
Contact mail address	2, P. Volov Str.; 1038 Sofia, Bulgaria
Contact email address	[email protected]
Contact phone number	+ 359 2 9857 487
Contact fax number
Statistical presentation
Data description	The data refer to the number of museums and since 2018 the definition is in full accordance with the Cultural Heritage Act (Prom. in the SG 19 / 13 March 2009). In the data are included indicators for the organized events, stocks units (movable cultural values), visits and of which: in the day for free entrance and visits of foreigners, staff, incomes from European projects and programmes and expenditures, as well as data for the material basis of museums, number of museums which use a computer and number of museums with at least one specialized educational programme.
Classification system	· By thematic scope of the museum; · By territorial scope of the museum; · By form of ownership of the museum; · According to the scientific and cultural fields of the museum; · Staff category of the museum; · Nomenclature of territorial units for statistical purposes in Bulgaria (NUTS).
Sector coverage	Includes the activity of all registered museums, without collections with public importance (museum collections).
Statistical concepts and definitions	Museum is a cultural and science organisation which seeks out, studies, preserves and presents cultural values, natural specimens and anthropological remains with cognitive, educational and aesthetic purposes.
Statistical unit	Units of observation are museums, whose stocks units are movable cultural values.
Statistical population	The target population is all open for visit museums whose stocks units are movable cultural values.
Reference area	The whole country.
Time coverage	From 2002.
Base period	Not applicable.
Statistical processing
Source data	Data source are all museums, whose collections are cultural values.
Frequency of data collection	Yearly.
Data collection	Data are collected via electronic questionnaire "Report on the activities of the museums". Respondents send the questionnaire by e-mail.
Data validation	· The logical control of data in the RSO; · The logic control of aggregate data in the head office of the NSI.
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 museums are: · Ministry of Culture; · Users (including media) interested in the activity of museums 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	NSI conducts an annual exhaustive survey which characterized the activity of the museums. There have been several preliminary estimates for incomplete or missing data, using final methods when it is 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 museums 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	In 2018 there is a break in the time series of the data on the number of museums.
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.
Publications	· Statistical Yearbook; · Statistical Reference Book; · 'Bulgaria' (brochure); · Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria.
On-line database	Data on museums are available to all users of the NSI website under the heading Culture - Museums: https://www.nsi.bg/en/node/4655 and Informational System "Infostat": https://infostat.nsi.bg/infostat/pages/module.jsf?x_2=37
Data tables - consultations	Not avaliable.
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 avaliable.
Documentation on methodology	Survey Methodology: https://www.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/metadata/Culture_8_Methodology_en.pdf
Metadata completeness – rate	100%
Quality documentation	Quality documents are under preparation.
Cost and burden
The average length for filling the statistical report by the respondents is about 60 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

Main Data on Culture in the Republic of Bulgaria for 2023

Thursday, 23 May 2024 - 11:00

In 2023 in Bulgaria were operating the following cultural institutions:

186 museums with museum collection of 7 848 thousand units;
83 theatres, which organized 16 125 performances, visited by 2 249 thousand viewers;
49 libraries with library collection over 200 thousand library units;
81 cinemas with 225 cinema screens.

...

Culture2023_en_DI1GEE5.pdf

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.

...

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...