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%.
In the next 12 months, the Bulgarian business needs about 262,000 workers and specialists , according to a study by the Employment Agency. This is nearly 9.3% of the currently employed. Compared to the results in 2023, there is a..
There will be pilot testing of ground-based silver iodide generators for hail protection in two zones where the use of rockets is not allowed, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ivan Kapitanov said. At a meeting with Claude Berthet,..
The German economy has been shrinking and the government expects a decline of 0.2% of GDP. Some of the main reasons for this include unresolved structural problems related to lack of energy security, excessive bureaucracy and shortage..
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