In 2024, the average gross annual salary in Bulgaria is 27,881 BGN (EUR 14,255), according to preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute. Compared to 2023, this marks an increase of 13.9%, with the public sector seeing an increase of 14.8% and the private sector an increase of 13.5%.
In the public sector, the highest average gross annual salary is in the "Financial and Insurance Activities" sector (65,191 BGN/EUR 33,331.64/, while in the private sector, it is in the "Creation and Distribution of Information and Creative Products; Telecommunications" sector (64,257 BGN/ EUR 32,854.09/.
The draft state budget was adopted in first reading by the National Assembly on November 21. However, the planned changes in the financial framework for 2026 triggered an open clash between the ruling coalition, led by GERB party, and the opposition..
KBC Group expects the Bulgarian economy to grow slightly more next year in comparison to its previous forecasts, according to the conclusions of the Belgian financial group's latest assessments of the economies of Central and Eastern..
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bulgaria posted the largest net inflows from the Netherlands, Italy and Greece in the first half of 2025, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) said. Net FDI inflows totalled €554.9 million from the Netherlands, €325.2..
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