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Bulgaria At-A-Glance

Following a contraction of 4.4 percent in 2020, economic recovery gained momentum in 2021. The economy grew by 4.4 percent in 2021 and by a further 4.5 percent in the first half of 2022, with export and consumption acting as the main growth engines.

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The World Bank’s advisory support is designed to provide for a sound scientific methodological approach (based on EU best practice), which ensures a robust scientific background and significantly limits use of expert judgement for the plans’ development.

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Bulgaria in Figures

Open Data On selection, change the data Bulgaria's economy grew by 3.4 percent in 2016

Bulgaria’s economic recovery continued in 2016 and supported improved fiscal performance but the medium-term outlook remains challenging. Stronger growth and improvements in the labor market have contributed to poverty reduction. Further gains in growth, poverty reduction and shared prosperity would hinge on strengthening institutions, boosting the skills and employability of the labor force, and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of public spending. Read more...

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