In the first quarter of 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.8% compared to the same period in 2023. The first forecasts were for a growth of 1.7%, according to data of the National Statistical Institute.
The GDP produced was 21.76 billion euros or 3,379 euros per capita. 80.6% of GDP is spent on final consumption. Investments form 14.2% of GDP. The foreign trade balance of goods and services is positive. Final consumption in the country for the period increased by 3.4% and actually formed the economic growth. Exports of goods and services decreased by 2.1%, and imports of goods and services decreased by 3.7%.
For the first half of 2024, the fast loans reached over 3 billion euros, according to the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) . In comparison, at the end of June 2023, the granted quick loans totalled 2.5 billion euros. According to the..
Natural gas prices are expected to decrease by around 2% in September, according to a forecast by Bulgargaz. This is clear from the request submitted to the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC). The company informs that next month, the..
The unemployment rate in Bulgaria stood at 5.41% in July, the National Employment Agency says. 152,844 is the number of unemployed persons registered last month, and 14,542 started work. An increase in the number of job vacancies has been..
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has slightly lowered its growth forecasts for the regions in which it invests. Bulgaria's..
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