Bulgarien BIP Veränderung zum Vorjahr

Bulgaria's economy grew by 3.4% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, accelerating from an upwardly revised 2.8% expansion in the previous quarter. It was the fastest pace of expansion since the third quarter of 2022, primarily driven by a sharp rise in household consumption, which surged 5.3% compared to 4.1% in Q3. In contrast, government spending grew at a slower pace of 1.8% (vs. 5.0% in Q3), while fixed investment contracted by 1.5%, marking the third consecutive quarter of decline. Net trade also weighed on GDP, as exports fell by 1.4% while imports increased by 2.2%. On a quarterly basis, Bulgaria's GDP expanded by 0.9%, outpacing the 0.8% growth recorded in the previous quarter.