The Bulgarian economy expanded by 3.4% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, above preliminary estimates of 3.1% and compared with an upwardly revised 3.3% increase in the previous three-month period. The growth was supported by a stronger rise in final consumption (8.3% vs 7.6% in Q1) and gross fixed capital formation (10.1% vs 8.8%). Meanwhile, net external demand contributed negatively on the country's GDP, with exports falling further (-4.8% vs -3.3%), while imports grew at a slower pace (0.1% vs 4.6%). On a quarterly basis, the GDP rose by 0.9% in Q2 of 2025, higher than initial estimates of a 0.7% increase and following an upwardly revised 0.7% gain in the previous quarter. source: National Statistical Institute, Bulgaria

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bulgaria expanded 3.40 percent in the second quarter of 2025 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Bulgaria averaged 2.55 percent from 1996 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 23.70 percent in the first quarter of 1996 and a record low of -17.20 percent in the first quarter of 1997. This page provides - Bulgaria GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Bulgaria GDP Annual Growth Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2025.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bulgaria expanded 3.40 percent in the second quarter of 2025 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Bulgaria is expected to be 2.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Bulgaria GDP Annual Growth Rate is projected to trend around 2.50 percent in 2026 and 2.20 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2025-08-14 08:00 AM
YoY Prel
Q2 3.1% 3.1% 1.7%
2025-09-05 08:00 AM
YoY Final
Q2 3.4% 3.3% 3.1%
2025-11-14 09:00 AM
YoY Prel
Q3 3.4% 2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Full Year GDP Growth 2.80 1.90 percent Dec 2024
GDP Growth Rate YoY 3.40 3.30 percent Jun 2025
GDP Constant Prices 34041.24 30038.11 BGN Million Jun 2025
GDP from Agriculture 954.69 455.62 BGN Million Jun 2025
GDP from Construction 1057.94 1012.33 BGN Million Mar 2025
GDP from Manufacturing 5677.67 5049.26 BGN Million Jun 2025
GDP from Public Administration 5104.62 4883.13 BGN Million Jun 2025
GDP from Services 6075.63 5072.02 BGN Million Jun 2025
GDP Growth Rate 0.90 0.70 percent Jun 2025
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 6103.97 4252.31 BGN Million Jun 2025

Bulgaria GDP Annual Growth Rate
In Bulgaria, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 63 percent of its total use, followed by gross fixed capital formation (21 percent) and government expenditure (17 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 65 percent of GDP while imports account for 66 percent, subtracting 1 percent of total GDP.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.40 3.30 23.70 -17.20 1996 - 2025 percent Quarterly
SA, WDA

News Stream
Bulgaria Q2 GDP Growth Revised Higher
The Bulgarian economy expanded by 3.4% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, above preliminary estimates of 3.1% and compared with an upwardly revised 3.3% increase in the previous three-month period. The growth was supported by a stronger rise in final consumption (8.3% vs 7.6% in Q1) and gross fixed capital formation (10.1% vs 8.8%). Meanwhile, net external demand contributed negatively on the country's GDP, with exports falling further (-4.8% vs -3.3%), while imports grew at a slower pace (0.1% vs 4.6%). On a quarterly basis, the GDP rose by 0.9% in Q2 of 2025, higher than initial estimates of a 0.7% increase and following an upwardly revised 0.7% gain in the previous quarter.
2025-09-05
Bulgaria GDP Growth Steady at 3.1%
Bulgaria’s economy stood at 3.1% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, unchanged from the previous quarter, preliminary estimates showed. The slowdown was largely driven by a negative contribution from net trade, as exports declined further (-4.9% vs -3.3% in Q1) and imports slipped (-0.6% vs 4.6%). Meanwhile, domestic demand eased, with final consumption growth rising to 6.5% from 7.1% in Q1. Gross fixed capital formation also increased at a slower pace of 6.7% compared to 7.4% previously. On a quarterly basis, the economy edged up by 0.7% from the 0.6% growth recorded in the last three-month period.
2025-08-14
Bulgaria GDP Growth Eases in Q1
Bulgaria’s economy expanded by 3.1% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, confirming preliminary estimates and easing slightly from a two-year high of 3.4% in the previous quarter. The slowdown was largely driven by a negative contribution from net trade, as exports declined further (-3.2% vs. -1.7% in Q4), while imports rose at a faster pace (4.6% vs. 2.2%). Meanwhile, domestic demand showed stronger momentum, with final consumption growth accelerating to 7.2% from 5.8% in Q4, reflecting resilient household and government spending. Gross fixed capital formation also improved markedly, rising by 7.9% compared to 1.4% previously. On a quarterly basis, the economy expanded by 0.6%, easing from the 0.9% growth recorded in the previous three-month period.
2025-06-06