GDP growth (annual) · Bulgaria
Bulgaria GDP Growth Rate YoY Prel
The Bulgaria GDP Growth Rate YoY Prel measures how much the economy of Bulgaria grew compared with the same period a year earlier.
- Importance
- Medium
- Released
- Quarterly
- Next release
- Currency
- EUR · euro
- Central bank
- The European Central Bank (with the Bulgarian National Bank)
Latest figures
The latest release for Q2, published on 14 August 2026, came in at 2.7%, down from 2.9% the time before.
Over the last 7 releases it ranged from 2.7% to 3.2%, averaging 3.0%.
| Released | For | Actual | Consensus | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | Q2 | 2.7% | – | 2.9% |
| 15 May 2026 | Q1 | 2.9% | – | 2.9% ® |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Q4 | 2.9% | – | 3.1% ® |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Q3 | 3.2% | – | 3.4% |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Q2 | 3.1% | – | 3.1% |
| 15 May 2025 | Q1 | 3.1% | – | 3.4% |
| 14 Feb 2025 | Q4 | 3.1% | – | 2.7% ® |
Why it matters
The yearly rate is less noisy than the quarterly change and is the figure most people mean by "economic growth". It shapes the earnings outlook for local companies, tax revenue, and the European Central Bank (with the Bulgarian National Bank)'s view of how much spare capacity the economy has.
How it is calculated
the National Statistical Institute compares real GDP (after inflation) with the same quarter or year before; full-year figures sum the four quarters.
Growth (yoy) = real GDP ÷ real GDP a year ago − 1What changes mean
- Growth above the country's trend (about 1–2% for advanced economies, more for emerging ones) tends to raise inflation pressure.
- Annual growth turns only slowly; the quarterly figure shows turning points earlier.
Higher than expected: A stronger figure than expected points to a healthier economy: it usually supports the euro and local stocks, and can push bond yields up.
Lower than expected: A weaker figure than expected points to slowing activity: the euro tends to soften and markets price in lower rates.
A short history
Annual national accounts spread after the Second World War under the UN System of National Accounts (first edition 1953).
Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026.
Questions
What is the Bulgaria GDP Growth Rate YoY Prel?
The Bulgaria GDP Growth Rate YoY Prel measures how much the economy of Bulgaria grew compared with the same period a year earlier.
What was the latest Bulgaria GDP Growth Rate YoY Prel?
2.7% for Q2, published on 14 August 2026.
When is the next Bulgaria GDP Growth Rate YoY Prel?
On Friday 13 November 2026 at 09:00 UTC.
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