http://www.tradingeconomics.com/RSS Feed60http://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/unemployment-rateThe unemployment rate in Bulgaria was last reported at 12.9 percent in the first quarter of 2012. Historically, from 2003 until 2012, Bulgaria Unemployment Rate averaged 9.6 Percent reaching an all time high of 15.6 Percent in March of 2003 and a record low of 5.0 Percent in December of 2008. The unemployment rate can be defined as the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Unemployment Rate.National Statistical InstituteTue, 22 May 2012 11:23:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/current-accountBulgaria reported a current account surplus equivalent to 119 Million EUR in March of 2012. Historically, from 1998 until 2012, Bulgaria Current Account averaged -178.3 Million EUR reaching an all time high of 736.0 Million EUR in August of 2011 and a record low of -1167.4 Million EUR in December of 2007. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Current Account.Bulgarian National BankWed, 16 May 2012 16:09:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bulgaria contracted 0.00 percent in the first quarter of 2012 over the previous quarter. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Bulgaria GDP Growth Rate averaged 1.1 Percent reaching an all time high of 13.4 Percent in December of 1997 and a record low of -7.7 Percent in March of 1998. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Bulgaria is one of the lowest income member states of the European Union to which it belongs since 2007. In recent years the country has experienced a fast economic growth. Yet, corruption and a weak judicial system stand on the way of future expansion. The main sectors of Bulgarian economy are industry and agriculture [update]. Bulgaria produces a significant amount of manufactures and raw materials (iron, copper, gold, bismuth, coal), electronics, refined petroleum fuels, vehicle components, weapons and construction materials. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria GDP Growth Rate.National Statistical InstituteTue, 15 May 2012 11:52:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/gdp-growth-annualThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bulgaria expanded 0.50 percent in the first quarter of 2012 since the same quarter on the previous year. Historically, from 1996 until 2012, Bulgaria GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 2.9 Percent reaching an all time high of 17.2 Percent in March of 1998 and a record low of -14.0 Percent in September of 1996. The annual growth rate in Gross Domestic Product measures the increase in value of the goods and services produced by an economy over the period of a year. Therefore, unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria GDP Annual Growth Rate.National Statistical InstituteTue, 15 May 2012 11:51:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Bulgaria was recorded at 1.70 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1996 until 2012, Bulgaria Inflation Rate averaged 90.7 Percent reaching an all time high of 2019.5 Percent in March of 1997 and a record low of -2.2 Percent in April of 1999. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Inflation Rate.National Statistical InstituteMon, 14 May 2012 12:46:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/retail-salesRetail Sales in Bulgaria increased 3.90 percent in March of 2012 over the previous month. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Bulgaria Retail Sales averaged 1.0 Percent reaching an all time high of 6.4 Percent in February of 2006 and a record low of -3.5 Percent in January of 2006. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Retail Sales.NSI Sun, 13 May 2012 12:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/retail-sales-annualRetail Sales in Bulgaria decreased 1.80 percent in March of 2012 over the same month in the previous year. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, Bulgaria Annual Retail Sales averaged 12.8 Percent reaching an all time high of 29.5 Percent in March of 2007 and a record low of -11.0 Percent in July of 2009. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Annual Retail Sales.NSISun, 13 May 2012 12:43:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/interest-rateThe benchmark interest rate in Bulgaria was last reported at 0.14 percent. Historically, from 2005 until 2012, Bulgaria Interest Rate averaged 2.2 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.8 Percent in December of 2008 and a record low of 0.1 Percent in May of 2012. In Bulgaria, interest rates decisions are taken by The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). The official interest rate is the Base Interest Rate (BIR). This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Interest Rate.Bulgarian National BankSun, 13 May 2012 12:26:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/industrial-productionIndustrial Production in Bulgaria decreased 3.20 percent in March of 2012. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, Bulgaria Industrial Production averaged 4.0 Percent reaching an all time high of 19.5 Percent in May of 2004 and a record low of -22.6 Percent in May of 2009. Industrial production measures changes in output for the industrial sector of the economy which includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Industrial Production is an important indicator for economic forecasting and is often used to measure inflation pressures as high levels of industrial production can lead to sudden changes in prices. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Industrial Production.National Statistical InstituteSun, 13 May 2012 12:20:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/balance-of-tradeBulgaria reported a trade deficit equivalent to 639 Million BGL in March of 2012. Historically, from 2008 until 2012, Bulgaria Balance of Trade averaged -679.9 Million BGL reaching an all time high of 186.1 Million BGL in January of 2011 and a record low of -1862.8 Million BGL in October of 2008. Bulgaria exports mostly fuels, manufactured goods (clothing, footwear), machinery and transport equipment and chemicals. Bulgaria's main exports partners are Germany,Turkey, Italy, Greece and Romania. Bulgaria imports fuels, machinery and transport equipment, metals, raw materials. Bulgaria's main imports partners are Russia, Germany, Romania and Italy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Balance of Trade.National Statistical InstituteSat, 12 May 2012 19:02:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/importsBulgaria imports were worth 3994 Million BGL in March of 2012. Historically, from 2008 until 2012, Bulgaria Imports averaged 3256.5 Million BGL reaching an all time high of 4515.4 Million BGL in June of 2008 and a record low of 2133.2 Million BGL in January of 2010. Bulgaria imports mainly fuels, machinery and transport equipment, metals, raw materials. Bulgaria's main imports partners are Russia, Germany, Italy, Romania and Italy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Imports.National Statistical InstituteSat, 12 May 2012 19:01:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/exportsBulgaria exports were worth 3354 Million BGL in March of 2012. Historically, from 2008 until 2012, Bulgaria Exports averaged 2577.1 Million BGL reaching an all time high of 3601.0 Million BGL in July of 2011 and a record low of 1592.0 Million BGL in January of 2009. Bulgaria exports mostly fuels, manufactured goods (clothing, footwear), machinery and transport equipment and chemicals. Bulgaria's main exports partners are Germany,Turkey, Italy, Greece and Romania. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Exports.National Statistical InstituteSat, 12 May 2012 18:58:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/consumer-confidenceIn Bulgaria, consumer confidence improved to -45.8 in April of 2012 from -45.6 in January of 2012. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, Bulgaria Consumer Confidence averaged -36.3 reaching an all time high of -17.7 in July of 2001 and a record low of -54.0 in January of 2010. In Bulgaria, the consumer survey is carried out 4 times a year on a rotational principle and covers around 1200 people from urban and rural areas. The questionnaire includes 15 questions relating to the financial situation of household, general economic situation in the country, consumer prices, unemployment, major purchases, household savings, financial situation of household, buying a car, buying or building a home and purchases for home improvements. All assessments of present situation or present tendency and all expectations refer to a 12-month-period of variable change. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Consumer Confidence.National Statistical InstituteSat, 12 May 2012 18:54:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/business-confidenceIn Bulgaria, business confidence declined to 22.4 in April of 2012 from 24.6 in March of 2011. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Bulgaria Business Confidence averaged 25.6 reaching an all time high of 43.9 in August of 2006 and a record low of -11.6 in January of 1997. In Bulgaria, the business survey in industry measures the level of optimism that people who run companies have about the performance of the economy and how they feel about their organizations’ prospects over the next 6 months. Business confidence surveys can provide useful signs about the current condition of the economy, because companies often have information about consumer demand sooner than government statisticians do. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Business Confidence.National Statistical InstituteSat, 12 May 2012 18:52:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/government-debt-to-gdpBulgaria recorded a Current Account equivalent to 16.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1999 until 2011, Bulgaria Government Debt To GDP averaged 36.7 Percent reaching an all time high of 77.6 Percent in December of 1999 and a record low of 13.7 Percent in December of 2008. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Government Debt To GDP.EurostatFri, 04 May 2012 14:19:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/government-budgetBulgaria reported a Government Budget deficit equal to 2.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 2000 until 2011, Bulgaria Government Budget averaged -0.2 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 1.9 Percent of GDP in December of 2006 and a record low of -4.3 Percent of GDP in December of 2009. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Government Budget.National Statistical InstituteFri, 04 May 2012 14:19:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/gdp-per-capitaThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in Bulgaria was last reported at 2546.41 US dollars in 2010, according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP per Capita in Bulgaria is equivalent to 21 percent of the world's average. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Bulgaria GDP per capita averaged 1759.9 USD reaching an all time high of 2661.0 USD in December of 2008 and a record low of 1332.1 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria GDP per capita.World BankWed, 04 Jan 2012 19:04:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/gdp-per-capita-pppThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in Bulgaria was last reported at 13779.84 US dollars in 2010, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP), according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP per Capita, in Bulgaria, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 63 percent of the world's average. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Bulgaria GDP per capita PPP averaged 6712.4 USD reaching an all time high of 13939.8 USD in December of 2008 and a record low of 2812.8 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria GDP per capita PPP.World BankWed, 04 Jan 2012 19:02:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/population Historically, from 1960 until 2010, Bulgaria Population averaged 8.4 Million reaching an all time high of 9.0 Million in December of 1988 and a record low of 7.6 Million in December of 2010. The total population in Bulgaria was last reported at 7.6 million people in 2010 from 7.9 million in 1960, changing -4 percent during the last 50 years. Bulgaria has 0.11 percent of the world´s total population which means that one person in every 909 people on the planet is a resident of Bulgaria. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria's Total Population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Population.World BankFri, 28 Oct 2011 13:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/gdpThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bulgaria was worth 47.71 billion US dollars in 2010, according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP value of Bulgaria is roughly equivalent to 0.08 percent of the world economy. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Bulgaria GDP averaged 21.5 billion USD reaching an all time high of 51.8 billion USD in December of 2008 and a record low of 8.9 billion USD in December of 1996. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria GDP.the World BankFri, 28 Oct 2011 13:56:00 GMT