Bulgaria: Statistical Overview
Capital: Sofia
Population
Total Population:
6,465,097
Natural Increase:
-6.2%
Density:
63 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
76.4%
Population of main cities:
Sofia (1,242,600); Plovdiv (347,900); Varna (336,300); Burgas (201,800); Ruse (141,300); Stara Zagora (134,800); Pléven (95,100); Sliven (85,000); Dobrič (82,300); Shumen (75,500)
Ethnic Origins:
The population is made up of some 83% of people of Bulgarian origin, Turks represent about 10%, Roma approximately 5%, and other origins (Macedonians, Armenians, etc.) around 2%. (National Statistical Institute)
Official Language:
Bulgarian
Other Languages Spoken:
Many Bulgarians have some level of Russian language comprehension. German and French are also widely spoken.
Business Language(s):
Russian, English, German and French. Turkish is also used for business in the South.
Religion:
Bulgarian Orthodox 82.6%, Muslim 12.2%, other Christian 1.2%, other 4% (2001 census).
Literacy Rate:
98.2%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In SofiaExchange Rate on :
National Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)Country Overview
Area:
111,000 km²
Type of State:
Republic state based on parliamentary democracy working under a pluriform multi-party political system.
Type of Economy:
Upper-middle-income economy, Ex-Transition country.
The country is a crossroads between Europe and Asia.
The country is a crossroads between Europe and Asia.
HDI*:
0.782/1
HDI (World Rank):
59/188
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Bulgaria, dial 00
To call Bulgaria, dial +359
To call from Bulgaria, dial 00
To call Bulgaria, dial +359
Internet Suffix:
.bg
Computers:
5.9 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
30.4 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
55.1 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
100% of the Population
Foreign Trade in Figures
| Foreign Trade Indicators | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of Goods (million USD) | 37,663 | 35,056 | 46,210 | 57,959 | 53,551 |
| Exports of Goods (million USD) | 33,340 | 31,954 | 41,157 | 49,925 | 47,854 |
| Imports of Services (million USD) | 5,981 | 4,776 | 5,951 | 7,317 | 7,871 |
| Exports of Services (million USD) | 11,460 | 8,376 | 10,899 | 12,778 | 15,043 |
Source: WTO – World Trade Organisation, Latest data available.
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