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%.
Bulgargaz expects the price of natural gas next month to be 5 to 6% lower as compared to April. During an open meeting at the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission, the initially proposed price of EUR29.12 per megawatt-hour was reduced to EUR28.36. The..
200 million Leva (over EUR 102 million) of new debt is expected to be taken out on 13 May this year, according to the Bulgarian National Bank website. This is the date on which an auction has been announced for 6-month treasury bonds with an annual..
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bulgaria's long-term foreign-currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB' with a positive outlook. Bulgaria intends to request a reassessment of its progress on convergence criteria in 2H24, which should allow for..
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