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/.
Since the beginning of the current year, Bulgaria has experienced record heat waves, a series of devastating fires, and a new disaster just days ago – catastrophic floods that claimed human lives . Climate change already has its price – and it is..
Bulgaria will receive EUR 7.4 million in aid from the European Commission to support farmers affected by adverse production conditions in recent months, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen told BTA and clarified that the..
In its "Economic Freedom of the World, 2025" ranking , the Canadian Fraser Institute gives Bulgaria a score of 7.13 out of a maximum of 10 points. This places the country 56th out of 165. It ranks between Greece and Thailand. In 2024, Bulgaria was 52nd..
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