Industrial Production in Bulgaria
Bulgaria's economy recorded an average growth rate of 2.8% in industrial production in the decade leading up to 2022. This is below the average of 3.2% for Eastern Europe. In 2022, industrial production growth in Bulgaria was 12.7%. For more industry information, visit our dedicated page.
Bulgaria Industry Chart
Bulgaria Industry Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Industrial Production (ann. var. %) | 0.3 | 0.5 | -5.9 | 9.8 | 12.7 |
Decline in industrial activity softens in December
Industrial output dropped 7.6% year on year in December, which was markedly softer than November's 12.2% decrease. Looking at the details of the release, manufacturing production decreased at a faster pace in December, while mining output declined at a softer, albeit still pronounced, pace. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial production rebounded, rising 3.3% in December (November: -4.0% mom), the best result since March 2022. Meanwhile, the trend pointed down, with the annual average variation of industrial production coming in at minus 8.7% in December, down from November's minus 8.0%.
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