Bulgaria's general government spent more than it took in during 2025 and the first half of 2026, according to updated figures the National Statistical Institute (NSI) published on its website.
In 2025, the sector had revenue of €44.347bn (86.736bn leva) and spending of €49.011bn (95.859bn leva).
In the first quarter of 2026, revenue was €9.560bn and spending €11.861bn, the NSI data show. In the second quarter, revenue was €11.643bn and spending €12.588bn, the institute said in a separate release today.
The same data cover 2024, when revenue was €37.868bn (74.065bn leva) and spending €41.059bn (80.306bn leva).