National Statistical Institute

Preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute reveals a decrease in the number of residential buildings and dwellings constructed in Bulgaria during the July-September period. A total of 1,239 buildings were completed, housing 5,085 new dwellings, marking a decrease of 7.3% in buildings and a 14.4% drop in dwellings compared to the same quarter in 2022.

Consumer sentiment in Bulgaria is reflecting concerns about rising inflation. Recent data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) reveals that consumers believe there has been a notable increase in consumer prices over the last year, and their expectations for inflation in the coming year are strengthening.

The trips of Bulgarians abroad in July were 820.5 thousand, which is 12.1% more than in July 2022, reports the National Statistical Institute.

The monthly inflation is 0.9%, and the annual inflation compared to July last year is 8.5%, according to the data of the National Statistical Institute.

The trips of Bulgarian citizens abroad in May 2023 were 772.5 thousand, or 5.9% more than in the same month last year, announced the National Statistical Institute.

The biggest growth is in trips with the so-called "other purposes" (visiting, attending concerts and sports events, training, procedures). Vacations and excursions grew by 8%, while business trips decreased by 10%.

11.5% of inhabited dwellings in Bulgaria do not have an indoor toilet, 6.9% do not have a bathroom at home. 0.2% of dwellings in cities and 0.7% - in villages are without a source of water, according to data published today by the National Statistical Institute on housing conditions, collected during the fall 2021 census.

For the first time in the last two years, the National Statistical Institute reported deflation. It is only 0.1% in May compared to April. For the last time, and only once in June, deflation was reported in June 2021.

On an annual basis, however, inflation remains in double digits and is 10.1%. Food prices continue to rise.

The total Bulgarian export of goods to the European Union and third countries increased in the first four months of the year by 3.6% compared to a year earlier, while imports into they country increased by only 0.05%, according to preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI).

Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov will personally monitor the activities of 13 departments, and Deputy Prime Minister Maria Gabriel - 4, announced the government press service.

The Prime Minister will monitor the activities of several agencies, including Intelligence and National Security, the National Statistical Institute and the Patent Office.

Bulgaria imported more than 55,000 tons of fresh vegetables in the first two months of this year alone - according to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute. For the same period, the import of fresh fruit in Bulgaria was nearly 66,000 tons.