The European System of Integrated Social Protection Statistics (ESSPROS), 2016

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The European System of Integrated Social Protection Statistics (ESSPROS), 2016

26.09.2018 11:00:00

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The European System of Integrated Social Protection Statistics (ESSPROS), 2016

In 2016, Bulgaria spent 16 455.2 Million BGN for social protection which represented around 17.5% of the gross domestic product. In 2016, the total receipts recorded in ESSPROS for financing the social protection system amounted to 16 664.7 million BGN, from which 8 153.4 million BGN were funds from the state budget, 8 233.03 million BGN were funds from social protection contributions and 278.3 million BGN were classified as other receipts.

Detailed data can be found on the website of NSI at
Social Protection

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.