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Date stated in the original: 4 September 2015. Review note: 6 November 2026.

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GDP growth of 2.2% in Bulgaria in the second four-month period — image from the original website

In the second quarter of 2015, Bulgaria’s GDP exceeded BGN 21 billion, equivalent to BGN 2,928 per capita.

This represents growth of 2.2% over the same quarter of the previous year and an increase of 0.5% over the first quarter of 2015, according to preliminary National Statistical Institute (NSI) figures presented on Friday, 3 September 2015.

Agriculture’s relative share of the economy stands at 4.4%, a decrease of 0.9% compared with the same quarter of 2014.

Industry's relative share increased by 0.2% to 30.6%, while services increased from 64.3% to 65% compared with the same quarter of the previous year.

The balance of trade in goods and services was positive in the second quarter of 2015.

Compared with the same quarter of the previous year, final consumption increased by 1.5%, exports of goods and services grew by 6.1%, and imports rose by 8.5%. Examination of the data presented today confirms the ongoing recovery and the positive signals from the Bulgarian economy, supporting the favourable investment and business opportunities in Bulgaria for Italian companies.