Statistical data

According to preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute in the fourth quarter of 2021, the number of newly built residential buildings was 1 329 and the newly built dwellings in them were 6 430. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2020 the buildings were by 401 more (or by 43.2%), and the newly built dwellings in them increased by 2 121 or by 49.2%.

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the municipal authorities issued building permits for the construction of 1 910 residential buildings with 12 394 dwellings, 33 administrative buildings/offices and 1 171 other buildings. The construction of 1 319 residential buildings with 7 336 dwellings, 14 administrative buildings/offices and 607 other buildings was started.

In January 2022, the total consumer confidence indicator increases by 1.7 percentage points in comparison with October 2021, as for the urban population the increase is 0.7 percentage points and for the rural population - 4.1 percentage points.

In November 2021, compared to October 2021, an increase is reported for the production of electricity - by 12.4%. At the same time a decrease is reported for the production of solid fuels - by 6.5%.  Production of petroleum products keeps its low levels due to scheduled repairs of production installations continuing in November. While unleaded motor gasoline and liquefied petroleum gases has no change compared to the levels from previos month, a decrease is observed for the production of transport diesel by 34.1%. No change for the production of natural gas.

In November 2021, compared to October 2021, an increase is reported for the deliveries of liquefied petroleum gases - by 8.1%, unleaded motor gasoline - by 11.9%, natural gas - by 18.4% and electricity - by 5.3%. At the same time a decrease is reported for the deliveries of solid fuels - by 6.2% and transport diesel - by 17.9%. Deliveries of petroleum products in the country are secured mainly by quantities of stocks, accumulated in the previous month and from imports.

In December 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 551.0 thousand, or by 104.5% above the registered in December 2020.

In December 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 475.1 thousand, or by 92.4% above in comparison with December 2020, as the transit was 54.2% (257.7 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

Total Producer Price Index in December 2021 increased by 1.7% compared to the previous month and with 30.8% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in December 2021 increased by 3.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 38.6%.

In January 2022, the total business climate indicator increases by 1.5 percentage points in comparison with December 2021 as a growth of the indicator is registered in industry, construction and retail trade.

In January 2022, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

The number of deaths in the fourth quarter of 2021 (40th - 52nd week) is 45 812 and the crude mortality rate - 26.7‰. Mortality among males (28.2‰) is higher than among females (25.4‰). Compared to the same period of the previous year, the number of deaths has increased by 1 841 or 4.2%. Compared to the third quarter of 2021 mortality increased by 15 099 or by 49.2%.