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Production and Deliveries of Energy Products, October 2023

Friday, 29 December 2023 - 11:00

In October 2023, compared to September 2023, an increase is reported for the production of: solid fuels - by 41.3%, motor gasoline - by 12.7%, and transport diesel - by 7.7%. A decrease is reported for the production of: liquefied petroleum gases - by 12.5%, and electricity - by 11.5%. There is no change for the production of natural gas.

Compared to the same month of the previous year, an increase is not reported for the production of any of the products. A decrease is reported for the production of: solid fuels - by 30.7%, transport diesel - by 15.2%, electricity - by 12.9%, liquefied petroleum gases - by 12.5%, and motor gasoline - by 8.6%. There is no change for the production of natural gas.

In October 2023, compared to September 2023, an increase is reported for the deliveries of: solid fuels - by 40.3%, natural gas - by 6.7%, transport diesel - by 5.0%, and electricity - by 5.0%. A decrease is reported for the deliveries of: motor gasoline - by 11.5%, and liquefied petroleum gases - by 2.3%.

Compared to the same month of 2022, an increase is reported for the deliveries of: natural gas - by 34.5%, motor gasoline - by 9.5%, and transport diesel - by 5.0%. A decrease is reported for the deliveries of: solid fuels - by 27.7%, liquefied petroleum gases - by 6.5%, and electricity - by 2.7%.

Statistical domain

Characteristics of the condition of the regions in 2022

Friday, 29 December 2023 - 11:00

At the end of each year, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) of Bulgaria publishes a comprehensive set of main indicators that represent the demographic, social, and economic development of different regions in the country. The indicators cover various topics, including demographic statistics, labour market, health care, education, investment, non-financial enterprises, transport, research and development (R&D), information society, housing stock, and tourism.

Detailed data can be found on the NSI website under the heading 'Regional Statistics' and in the INFOSTAT information system.

Trips of Bulgarian residents abroad and arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria in November 2023

Thursday, 28 December 2023 - 11:00

In November 2023, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 574.0 thousand, or 14.5% above the registered in November 2022.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 50.7%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 25.1%, and with professional purpose - 24.2%.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 694.4 thousand, or 3.4% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year. The predominant share of the visits was with other purposes - 52.4%, followed by trips with holiday and recreation purposes - 30.0%, and with professional purpose - 17.6%.

Transit passes through the country were 37.8% (262.6 thousand) of all visits of non-residents to Bulgaria.

Statistical domain

House Price Indices, Third quarter of 2023

Friday, 22 December 2023 - 11:00

The housing prices were increased by 2.7% in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter. The highest increase was recorded in Ruse (+8.6%), followed by Burgas (+4.0%) and Sofia (+3.8%). The decrease was registered in Plovdiv (-2.9%) and Stara Zagora (-2.3%).

In the third quarter of 2023, compared to the third quarter of 2022, the housing prices rose by 9.2%.

Detailed data are published on the NSI website under the heading 'Housing price statistics'.

Exports and imports price indices of goods for the Third quarter of 2023 based on average annual prices for 2022 (preliminary data)

Friday, 22 December 2023 - 11:00

The total export price index during the third quarter of 2023 by sections of the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC, rev. 4) is 90.4%, which is a 38.7 percentage points decrease in the index compared to the same period of the previous year.

The total import price index for the reporting period by sections of the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC, rev. 4) is 94.5%, which is a 27.6 percentage points decrease in the index compared to the same period of the previous year.

Price indices of exports and imports by sectors of the Standard Trade Classification (SITC, rev. 4) are published on the NSI website under the heading ‘Еxports-and-imports-price-indices’.

Quarterly Labour Cost Index, Third Quarter of 2023

Thursday, 21 December 2023 - 11:00

In the third quarter of 2023, compared to the third quarter of 2022, the total hourly labour cost rose by 15.1% (preliminary data). The total hourly labour cost increased by 16.6% in industry, 13.9% in services and 17.0% in construction.

The highest annual growth in total labour costs was recorded in ‘Education’ - by 21.9%, ‘Accommodation and food service activities’ - by 18.8%, and ‘Transportation and storage’ - by 17.4%.

Statistical domain

Economic Accounts for Agriculture for 2023 (First Estimate)

Wednesday, 20 December 2023 - 11:00

According to the first estimate of Economic Accounts for Agriculture, the final output of the agricultural 'industry' at basic prices in 2023 amounted to 10 445.9 million BGN. Gross value added at basic prices decreased by 30.4% on an annual basis and reached 4 118.8 million BGN, and net entrepreneurial income amounted to 1 067.3 million BGN.

Statistical domain

Tourism Satellite Account in the Republic of Bulgaria for the year 2021

Wednesday, 20 December 2023 - 11:00

Tourist consumption in Bulgaria in 2021 was estimated at 5 714.34 million BGN. Inbound tourism expenditures from foreign citizens visiting the country were 77.8% (4 443.74 million BGN), while the domestic tourism expenditures by Bulgarian citizens traveling within the country amounted to 22.2% (1 270.6 million BGN). Accommodation services represented the largest component both in inbound and domestic tourism.

Outbound tourism expenditures by Bulgarian citizens traveling abroad in 2021 were 2 118.52 million BGN. The largest relative shares were attributed to food and beverage serving services - 38.7%, and transportation services - 38.4%.

Detailed data can be found on the NSI website under the heading 'Tourism' and in the ‘INFOSTAT’ information system.

Expenditures for protecting and restoring the environment (Annual data for 2021)

Wednesday, 20 December 2023 - 11:00

In 2021, the total value of investments and current expenditures for environmental protection and restoration is 2 643 million BGN, which is 7% more than the previous year. Compared to 2020, the level of investments increased (7.4%), and the level of current expenditures decreased (6.9%). The value of the investments made in 2021 is 704 million BGN. Current expenditures in 2021 account for 73.3% of total environmental expenditures (1 939 million BGN).

Expenditures for protecting and restoring the environment include the expenditures of acquiring tangible and intangible assets (investments) and the expenditures of maintaining/operating them, including environmental measures (running expenditures). The largest share of the total expenditures is spent on waste recovery and disposal (58%), air cleanliness (17%) and wastewater treatment (16%).

The expenditures of environmental protection and restoration are part of the total expenditure of tangible and intangible fixed assets. In 2021, the share of expenditure available at the end of the year for acquisition of tangible and intangible fixed assets with ecological use amounts to 3.5% of the total expenditure for acquisition of tangible and intangible fixed assets in the country.

Detailed data can be found on the NSI website under the heading 'Environment'.

Inflation and consumer price indices in November 2023

Friday, 15 December 2023 - 11:00

In November 2023, the monthly inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 0.3% compared to the previous month, and the annual inflation rate in November 2023 compared to November 2022 was 5.4%.

An increase was registered for Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (+1.4%), Recreation and culture (+1.4%), Restaurants and hotels (+0.7%), Health (+0.4%). The highest decrease was recorded in the prices for Clothing and footwear (-0.9%), Transport (-0.6%), Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (-0.2%).

The monthly inflation rate, measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), was 0.2% and the annual inflation rate was 5.5%.