Goods and Passengers Carried and Transport Performance by Mode of Transport in the First Quarter of 2016 (preliminary data)

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Goods and Passengers Carried and Transport Performance by Mode of Transport in the First Quarter of 2016 (preliminary data)

27.05.2016 11:00:00

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Goods and Passengers Carried and Transport Performance by Mode of Transport in the First Quarter of 2016 (preliminary data)

According to preliminary data during the first quarter of 2016 in comparison with the same period of 2015 there was a decrease in the transported goods - by 13.0%, while the transport performance from the freight land and water transport increased by 11.8%.

Compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year the number of transported passengers by passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) rose by 1.1%. The transport performance also registered a 14.3% growth compared to first quarter of 2015.

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) is a state institution in Bulgaria that collects, processes and disseminates official statistical information on social, economic and demographic processes in the country. The NSI's activities are aimed at providing objective and reliable data that support informed decision-making by the state, business and society. The Institute works in accordance with international statistical standards and is an active participant in the European Statistical System.