Statistical data

According to the preliminary data in June 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, decreased by 0.1% compared to May 2021.

In June 2021, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 9.7% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute in the second quarter of 2021 the number of newly built residential buildings was 838 and the newly built dwellings in them were 4 058. Compared to the second quarter of 2020 the buildings were by 81 more (or by 10.7%) and the newly built dwellings in them increased by 678 or by 20.1%. 

In July 2021, the total consumer confidence indicator increases by 3.5 percentage points compared to its April level. An increase of consumer confidence among both urban and rural inhabitants - by 3.1 and 4.7 percentage points, respectively, is reported.

In the second quarter of 2021, the municipal authorities issued building permits for the construction of 1 745 residential buildings with 9 952 dwellings, 26 administrative buildings/offices and 1 214 other buildings. The construction of 1 410 residential buildings with 5 993 dwellings, 21 administrative buildings/offices and 642 other buildings was started.

Similar to statistics of human population, business demography describes the life cycle of the enterprises - their birth, survival and development until death. More specifically business demography supplies data on number of active enterprises, number of newborn enterprises, proportion of survived enterprises, number of dead enterprises and data on changes in employment figures at specific moment in time.

In May 2021 compared to April 2021 an increase is reported for the production of solid fuels - by 29.6%, liquefied petroleum gases - by 20.0%, unleaded motor gasoline - by 93.5%, and transport diesel - by 45.6%. A decrease is reported for the production of natural gas - by 33.3% and electricity - by 13.6%.

In May 2021 compared to April 2021 an increase is reported for the deliveries of solid fuels - by 27.5%. A decrease is reported for the deliveries of liquefied petroleum gases - by 2.9%, unleaded motor gasoline - by 30.6%, transport diesel - by 12.0%, natural gas - by 20.4%, and electricity - by 14.0%. 

Total Producer Price Index in June 2021 increased by 1.0% compared to the previous month and with 13.0% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in June 2021 increased by 1.3% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 9.9%. 

In July 2021, the total business climate indicator remains at its June level. An improvement of the indicator is observed in construction and retail trade, in service sector preserves approximately its level from the previous month, and in industry is registered a reduction.

In July 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.