Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2026 All Rights Reserved

Price of agricultural land has risen by nearly 50 percent for 6 years

Photo: BGNES

The price of arable land in Bulgaria has risen by over 47% for 6 years, the National Statistical Institute reported. In 2014, the average price was 362 euros per decare and in 2020 it was 533 euros. The biggest rise is seen in the southeastern region of the country -  over 79%. Agricultural land there used to be cheaper, which made it attractive to investors.

The price of land in the northeast region of Dobrudzha rose by 51% and is sold for 752 euros per decare or 255 euros more in comparison to 2014. The lowest price rise was marked in the southwestern region - 21%. The price of meadows and pastures has risen by just 9 percent. The rent per decare remains low, as the price ranges between 25 and 30 euros.




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Bulgaria's Fiscal Council recommends introducing budget savings measures in 2026 state budget

In view of the country's declining population, the Fiscal Council recommends that the government take savings measures in the 2026 state budget.  The measures include:  reducing the municipal administration by merging municipalities;..

published on 10/28/25 11:51 AM
Svetoslav Benchev

No disruptions or price increases expected on Bulgaria’s fuel market

No disruptions or price increases are expected on Bulgaria’s fuel market following the US sanctions imposed on Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, Bulgarian Petroleum and Gas Association Chairman Svetoslav Benchev told BTA. "For now, I..

published on 10/24/25 10:22 AM

Allianz Trade forecasts Bulgaria as one of CEE’s fastest-growing economies

The annual growth of Bulgaria's gross domestic product will remain above 3% in the period 2025-2027 , according to a report by commercial credit insurer Allianz Trade, BTA reports. According to Allianz this means that the Bulgarian economy will become..

published on 10/22/25 2:38 PM