Industrial Production in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian economy recorded an average industrial production growth rate of 1.5% in the decade to 2024. In 2024, industrial production growth was -3.1%. For more industry information, visit our dedicated page.
Bulgaria Industry Chart
Note: This chart displays Industrial Production (annual variation in %) for Bulgaria from 2014 to 2025.
Source: Macrobond.
Bulgaria Industry Data
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production (ann. var. %) | 9.8 | 12.7 | -8.4 | -3.1 | -7.7 |
Industrial production shrinks more quickly in May
Latest reading: Industrial production was down 6.0% on a year-on-year basis in May, following a 4.1% decline in the prior month. Relative to the previous month's figures, the reading for manufacturing softened in May (-5.5% on a year-on-year basis vs -0.5% in April). In contrast, the reading for mining improved in May (-32.4% vs -33.8% in April). In seasonally adjusted month-on-month terms, industrial production was down 0.2% in May, following a 4.6% decline in the previous month.
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