Bulgaria Economy Grows 0.6 Percent in Third Quarter
Bulgaria's economy grew by 0.6 percent in the third quarter of 2026, reaching a gross domestic product of 35.51 billion euro.
The National Statistical Institute reported that Bulgaria's economy grew by 0.6% in the third quarter of 2026. According to a flash estimate released November 13, the gross domestic product for the July-September period reached 35.51 billion euro, marking a 2.5% increase on a year-on-year basis.
Domestic consumption supported this growth with a 1.4% quarterly increase. However, other sectors saw declines, as gross fixed capital formation shrank by 0.8%. Trade activity also weakened, with exports falling 4% and imports shrinking 4.8% compared to the second quarter.
Despite the drop in trade activity, the country maintained a trade surplus of 357.2 million euro, representing 1% of the GDP. The National Statistical Institute will release preliminary growth figures for the quarter on December 4.
