Bulgarien BIP Veränderung zum Vorjahr

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.