Statistics and regulation
Tourism revenues in Burgas rose by 7.7% in July 2026
Despite higher revenues in Burgas region, the number of overnight tourists in July 2026 fell by 6% compared to the same period of the previous year.
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Statistics and regulation
Statistics and regulation
Bulgaria leads the EU in hourly labor cost growth
According to Eurostat data, in the second quarter of 2026, Bulgaria recorded the highest increase in hourly labor costs, at 9.9%.
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EU trade surplus reaches 8 billion euros in July
The European Union reported exports of 247.1 billion euros in July 2026, while the eurozone trade surplus rose to 14.2 billion euros.
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Tourism generates 7.1% of Bulgaria's GDP in 2025
The sector is successfully recovering, with hotel construction growing as Colliers reports 118 new projects currently under development nationwide.
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Bulgarian passport ranks 19th globally with 86.4% access
Bulgarian citizens can travel visa-free to 171 destinations, with Europe and the Persian Gulf countries providing full access for travelers.
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Christine Lagarde: AI could boost the economy by €630 billion
ECB President Christine Lagarde highlighted the need for a single European market and energy connectivity for sustainable growth amid global crises.
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Wheat prices remain high following failed peace initiatives
Experts from the Sofia Commodity Exchange report stable food prices and a rise in wheat costs due to the halted Black Sea negotiations.
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Burgas ranks 154th in the innovation competitiveness index
The German Economic Institute ranking includes 28 Bulgarian regions, with only Sofia and Varna making it into the top 100.
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Revenue from overnight stays in Burgas region reached 176.7 million euros in July
The Burgas region generated nearly half of the total revenue from overnight stays in the country in July, the National Statistical Institute reports.
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Bulgarian exports fell by 2.9% in 2025
The National Statistical Institute reported exports of 84.211 billion BGN and a 6% rise in imports. The country's foreign trade balance remains…
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Passive savings cost Bulgarians 4.4 billion euros annually
Inflation and low interest rates lead to real financial losses for Bulgarian households, shows a market trends analysis by the fintech company…
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Bulgaria's industrial output fell by 6.8% in July
The National Statistical Institute reports a fourth consecutive month of annual industrial decline, while the energy sector saw a 16.7% increase.
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Retail parks in Burgas and nationwide set to overtake malls in scale
Completed new retail space in Bulgaria is up 47% compared to 2025. Retail parks are the leading format with a low vacancy rate of 1.9%.
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Prices of A-95 gasoline and diesel in Burgas and the country are rising
The cost of mass-market gasoline and diesel has been rising since early August due to tensions in the Middle East and fuel shortages on global…
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Bulgarian pension fund assets reach €17.254 billion
As of the end of June, assets of pension funds in Bulgaria show a 16.8% year-on-year growth, according to the latest data published by the BNB.