The Bulgarian economy grew 2.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, slightly above the preliminary estimate of 2.7% but slowing from a revised 3% in the previous quarter. It marked the weakest pace of expansion since Q1 2024, as domestic consumption growth slowed to 6.2% from 7.6% in Q1. Household consumption eased to 7.6% from 8.6%, while government spending fell 2.7% after rising 2.2% in Q1. Gross fixed capital formation also moderated to 8.4% from 8.7%. Net external demand made a positive contribution to GDP growth, as exports of goods and services rebounded to 0.2% after falling 7.1% in Q1, while imports edged up to 8.5% from 8.2% previously. On a seasonally quarterly basis, the economy expanded 0.7% in Q2, slightly above the preliminary estimate of 0.6% and unchanged from the previous quarter. source: National Statistical Institute, Bulgaria

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bulgaria expanded 2.80 percent in the second quarter of 2026 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Bulgaria averaged 2.50 percent from 1996 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 23.70 percent in the first quarter of 1996 and a record low of -17.10 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 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bulgaria expanded 2.80 percent in the second quarter of 2026 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Bulgaria is expected to be 2.30 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 2.20 percent in 2027 and 2.30 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-14 08:00 AM
YoY Prel
Q2 2.7% 2.9% 2.5%
2026-09-07 08:00 AM
YoY Final
Q2 2.8% 3% 2.7%
2026-11-13 09:00 AM
YoY Prel
Q3 2.3%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Full Year GDP Growth 3.10 3.40 percent Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate YoY 2.80 3.00 percent Jun 2026
GDP Constant Prices 19208.59 19081.49 EUR Million Jun 2026
GDP from Agriculture 600.45 594.15 EUR Million Jun 2026
GDP from Construction 752.49 744.97 EUR Million Jun 2026
GDP from Industrial Production 2666.01 2673.45 EUR Million Jun 2026
GDP from Public Administration 2829.37 2824.04 EUR Million Jun 2026
GDP from Services 3946.99 3919.91 EUR Million Jun 2026
GDP Growth Rate 0.70 0.70 percent Jun 2026
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 3569.86 2319.19 EUR Million Jun 2026


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
2.80 3.00 23.70 -17.10 1996 - 2026 percent Quarterly
SA, WDA

News Stream
Bulgaria Q2 GDP Revised Slightly Higher
The Bulgarian economy grew 2.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, slightly above the preliminary estimate of 2.7% but slowing from a revised 3% in the previous quarter. It marked the weakest pace of expansion since Q1 2024, as domestic consumption growth slowed to 6.2% from 7.6% in Q1. Household consumption eased to 7.6% from 8.6%, while government spending fell 2.7% after rising 2.2% in Q1. Gross fixed capital formation also moderated to 8.4% from 8.7%. Net external demand made a positive contribution to GDP growth, as exports of goods and services rebounded to 0.2% after falling 7.1% in Q1, while imports edged up to 8.5% from 8.2% previously. On a seasonally quarterly basis, the economy expanded 0.7% in Q2, slightly above the preliminary estimate of 0.6% and unchanged from the previous quarter.
2026-09-07
Bulgaria Q2 GDP Growth at Over 1-Year Low
The Bulgarian economy grew 2.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, easing from a revised 2.9% in the previous quarter, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the weakest pace of growth since Q1 2024, as final consumption growth slowed to 7.6% from 8.0%, while gross fixed capital formation eased to 8.0% from 8.5%. Within net external demand, exports continued to decline but at a softer pace, falling 2.8% compared with a 7.3% contraction, while imports rose 6.9%, moderating from 8.2%. On a quarterly basis, the economy grew 0.6% in the second quarter, down slightly from 0.7% in the previous period and marking the weakest growth since Q3 2025.
2026-08-14
Bulgaria Q1 GDP Grows at 3.1%
The Bulgarian economy grew by 3.1% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding the preliminary estimate of 2.9% and slightly accelerating from a 2.9% expansion in the previous quarter. The expansion was primarily driven by stronger investment activity, with gross capital formation accelerating sharply (18.7% vs 12.0% in Q4), while gross fixed capital formation gained at a softer pace (9.1% vs 12.1%) and overall final consumption softened slightly (7.8% vs 8.1%). Net trade continued to weigh on growth, as exports of goods and services fell (-7.4% vs 0.7%), while imports rose albeit at a softer pace (8.2% vs 11.1%). On a quarterly basis, the economy expanded 0.7% in Q1, in line with preliminary estimates and easing from 0.8% in Q4.
2026-06-05