Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

National Statistical Institute reports stable GDP growth of 3.1 percent

Photo: library

In the first quarter of 2025, GDP grew by 3.1% compared to the first quarter of 2024 and by 0.6% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, the National Statistical Institute announced.

Converted into euros, GDP is 23.324 billion euros, with 3,626 euros per capita. The gross value added created by the sectors of the national economy in the first quarter of 2025 reached 19.482 billion levs at current prices.

Data for the first quarter of 2025 also show an increase in final consumption by 2.3% compared to the previous quarter. In the first quarter of 2025 exports of goods and services decreased by 2.4%, while imports of goods and services increased by 0.3% compared to the previous quarter.

Editor: Ivo Ivanov

Publication in English: Alexander Markov

Photo: library



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

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov supports the peace plan for Ukraine

“Borders cannot be changed by force, and Ukraine’s long-term security must be guaranteed”, Bulgaria’s Premier Rossen Zhelyazkov said during a videoconference meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing”, led by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK..

published on 11/26/25 8:57 AM

Bulgaria and China discuss cooperation in the automotive sector

Business forum on the topic "Bulgaria - China: cooperation in the automotive sector" is being held on November 26 in Sofia. Its organizers are the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Embassy of the People's Republic of..

published on 11/26/25 7:30 AM

Draft budget 2026 sparks protests

The Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association has called for participation in a protest on November 26 against the budget for 2026, which is about to be adopted at second reading. "We call not only our members, but also all..

published on 11/26/25 6:50 AM