Number of persons employed

Use IS Infostat for preceding years

NUMBER OF PERSONS EMPLOYED BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY GROUPINGS AND STATISTICAL REGIONS IN 2023 ^*⁾

(Number)
SECTIONS BY NACE Rev.2	Total	Statistical regions
SECTIONS BY NACE Rev.2	Total	Severozapaden	Severen tsentralen	Severoiztochen	Yugoiztochen	Yugozapaden	Yuzhen tsentralen
Mining and quarrying	18 652	410	754	646	7 528	5 194	4 120
Manufacturing	491 318	46 016	69 295	50 258	69 379	122 166	134 204
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	33 430	5 256	1 235	2 696	6 720	13 295	4 228
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	30 765	3 217	3 014	3 841	4 048	11 054	5 591
Construction	157 681	6 995	10 896	21 405	20 999	71 602	25 784
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	512 086	37 319	47 667	61 825	68 922	203 734	92 619
Transportation and storage	154 501	10 244	15 615	17 439	17 244	66 852	27 107
Accommodation and food service activities	146 986	8 310	9 136	22 693	30 160	50 870	25 817
Information and communication	144 646	1 989	3 371	8 090	3 951	118 085	9 160
Real estate activities	43 867	1 884	2 705	6 356	6 007	20 927	5 988
Professional, scientific and technical activities	125 877	3 641	5 855	13 577	9 374	79 861	13 569
Administrative and support service activities	115 748	3 315	4 674	11 908	9 639	75 693	10 519
Education	14 767	493	784	1 548	997	9 312	1 633
Human health and social work activities	69 773	6 302	5 225	8 073	9 638	26 914	13 621
Arts, entertainment and recreation	28 484	862	1 499	3 373	3 078	15 158	4 514
Repair of computers and personal and household goods	5 073	362	528	763	808	1 811	801
Other personal service activities	40 371	2 071	3 144	5 409	5 682	16 741	7 324
^*⁾ The annual data by statistical regions are calculated from local units following the methodology on Structural business statistics.

30.06.2025

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STRUCTURAL BUSINESS STATISTICS (SBS) - Annual data of non-financial enterprises
Contact
Contact organisation	National Statistical Institute
Contact organisation unit	'Annual Business Statistics' Department
Contact name	Maya Simeonova
Contact person function	Head of department
Contact mail address	2, P. Volov Str.; 1038 Sofia, Bulgaria
Contact email address	[email protected]
Contact phone number	+359 2 9857 179
Contact fax number
Metadata update
Metadata last certified	03 October 2014
Metadata last posted	03 October 2014
Metadata last update	03 October 2014
Statistical presentation
Data description	Starting reference year 2021 onwards SBS cover the economic activities of market producers within the NACE Rev. 2 Sections B to N, P to R and Divisions S95 and S96. The SBS survey of non-financial enterprises covers sections B to N (excluding K) and division S95, according to NACE.BG-2008, which are divided into four annexes - Industry (B, C, D and E), Construction (F), Distributive Trades (G) and Services (H, I, J, L, M, N and S95). For the period 2002 - 2007 the data were compiled by NACE.BG-2003 and were observed only sections C to I and section K. Since 2008 the data are compiled by NACE.BG-2008. The annual data of non-financial enterprises are aggregated by sections (the first sign of NACE.BG-2008 and NACE.BG-2003). The annual data, grouping by size class: the indicators are published on section level (the first sign of NACE.BG-2008 and NACE.BG-2003) and by size class of employment. Annual regional data: Three indicators are published on a regional level by sections (the first sign of NACE.BG-2008 and NACE.BG-2003) and by statistical regions (NUTS). The type and the content of the indicators and the aggregate levels are fully compliant with the European regulations on SBS, detailed in 'Legal acts and rules'.
Classification system	Classification of Economic Activities (CEA-2008, for international use NACE.BG-2008) - for the period 2002 - 2007; National Classification of Economic Activities (NCEA-2003, for international use NACE.BG-2003) - in force since 2008; Classification of territorial units for statistical purposes in Bulgaria (NUTS) - (version 14.02.2009 and 19.06.2006).
Sector coverage	Starting reference year 2021 onwards SBS cover the economic activities of market producers within the NACE Rev. 2 Sections B to N, P to R and Divisions S95 and S96. Non-financial enterprises, classified in sections B to N (excluding K) and division S95 by NACE.BG-2008 from 2008 onwards, sections C to I and section K by NACE.BG-2003 for the period 2002 - 2007.
Statistical concepts and definitions	The main SBS indicators are: 'Number of enterprises' (11 11 0) - all non-financial enterprises, which were active during whole or part of the reference year and have submitted their annual reports in the National statistical Institute or National Revenue Agency (have realised revenue from sales or have had at least one person employed); 'Number of local units' (11 21 0) - all separated parts of the enterprises, which were active during all or part of the reference year and for which the enterprises have submitted completed 'Information for the local units' as an integral part of their annual reports (there are realised revenue from sales or they have had at least one person employed); 'Turnover' (12 11 0) - The value of all revenue from sales of own products, goods bought and sold in the same condition, services provided and row materials sold, including accrued excise duties, which are invoiced during the reference period. It does not include the revenue from sales of fixed assets, the income from financing, the financial and the extraordinary revenue. The value of turnover does not include accrued taxes on the type of value added tax (VAT) which are charged to the end user; 'Production value' (12 12 0) - The value of turnover, reduced by the balance sheet of assets sold without own fixed assets. The changes in stocks of products and work in progress, as well as the costs incurred to acquire the assets by economic means are also included; 'Value added at factor cost' (12 15 0) - The production value, reduced by the amount of the excise duties and operating expenses, excluding those for the personnel and for depreciation, and increased by the income from financing; 'Purchase of goods and services' (13 11 0) - The value of all purchased goods and services during the reference period, intended for production use, resale in the same condition or stocks; 'Personnel costs' (13 31 0) - The value of all remuneration and insurances to employees (including mandatory and voluntary insurance) made by the employer during the reference period, as well as the social insurances paid and the amounts of civil contracts and fees to persons, working only under civil contracts, that do not work for another employer; 'Wages and salaries' (13 32 0) - value of all remuneration paid to employees (including home workers and seasonal workers) based on spent time and/or output, as well as the amounts of civil contracts and fees to persons, working only under civil contracts, that do not work for another employer; 'Number of persons employed' (16 11 0) - All persons employed working in a given enterprise on full or part-time, including seasonal workers, home workers, working owners, employees under contract for management and control, employees in civil contracts that do not work with another employer and unpaid family workers. It does not include those absent for an unlimited time, as well as those provided under contract by other companies.
Statistical unit	SBS data refer to statistical unit enterprise. From reference year 2018 onwards, the statistical unit enterprise is in line with the definition of Council Regulation (EEC) No 696/93 of 15 March 1993: The enterprise is the smallest combination of legal units that is an organisational unit producing goods or services, which benefits from a certain degree of autonomy in decision-making, especially for the allocation of its current resources. An enterprise carries out one or more activities at one or more locations. An enterprise may be a sole legal unit. The impact of the implementation of the statistical unit “enterprise” in 2018 on the time series of the Structural Business Statistics for some of the indicators can be seen here: https://www.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/Assessing_the_impact_of_the_implementation_of_the_Statistical_Unit_enterprise_in_SBS.pdf Regional SBS data refer to local units. The local unit is an enterprise or part thereof (e.g. a workshop, factory, warehouse, office, mine or depot) situated in a geographically identified place. At or from this place economic activity is carried out for which - save for certain exceptions - one or more persons work (even if only part-time) for one and the same enterprise.
Statistical population	Starting reference year 2021 onwards SBS cover the economic activities of market producers within the NACE Rev. 2 Sections B to N, P to R and Divisions S95 and S96. The SBS survey is exhaustive and the statistical population includes all non-financial enterprises classified in sections B to N (excluding K) and division S95 by NACE.BG-2008 from 2008 onwards, sections C to I and section K by NACE.BG-2003 for the period 2002 - 2007.
Reference area	The data refer to the activities of non-financial enterprises carried out in the country.
Time coverage	Since 2008 (the data are calculated by NACE.BG-2008); 2002-2007 (the data are calculated by NACE.BG-2003).
Base period	Not applicable.
Unit of measure
Number (enterprises, local units, persons employed); Thousand BGN (all other indicators).
Reference period
Calendar year
Institutional mandate
Legal acts and other agreements	European SBS Regulations: Regulation (EC) № 295/2008 of 11 March 2008 concerning SBS (recast); Regulation (EC) № 250/2009 of 11 March 2009 - definition of characteristics and technical format for the transmission of SBS data; Regulation (EC) № 251/2009 of 11 March 2009 - the series of data for SBS; Regulation (EC) № 223/2009 of 11 March 2009 - statistical confidentiality and transmission of confidential data to Eurostat; Regulation (EC) № 275/2010 of 30 March 2010 - criteria for the evaluation of the quality of SBS data; Regulation (EC) № 1893/2006 of 20 December 2006 - establishing NACE Rev.2; Regulation (EC) № 58/97 of 20 December 1996 - concerning SBS; Regulation (EC) № 2700/98 of 17 December 1998 - definition of characteristics, amended by Regulation (EC) № 1670/2003 of 1 September 2003; Regulation (EC) № 2701/98 of 17 December 1998 - the series of data for SBS, amended by Regulation (EC) № 1669/2003 of 1 September 2003; Regulation (EC) № 2702/98 of 17 December 1998 - technical format for the transmission of SBS data, amended by Regulation (EC) № 1668/2003 of 1 September 2003; Regulation (EC) № 1618/1999 of 23 July 1999 - criteria for the evaluation of the quality of SBS data; Regulation (EC) № 1614/2002 of 6 September 2002 - amending the definitions, data series and technical format. Starting with reference year 2021 two new regulations currently form the legal basis of SBS: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1197 laying down technical specifications and arrangements (general implementing act) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/2152 Regulation (EU) 2019/2152 repealing 10 legal acts in the field of business statistics (EBS Regulation), and Bulgarian legislation: Law on Statistics; National Statistical Programme; Accounting and tax legislation.
Data sharing	The SBS data are provided to Eurostat in accordance with the SBS Regulations. The same data are used to fill other international questionnaires (UNIDO) and data exchange under signed agreements, ensuring the protection of confidential information.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality - policy	Regulation (EC) № 223/2009 of 11 March 2009 defines common criteria for protection of confidential data and methods for sending the information to and its use by Eurostat. The Law on Statistics ensures the protection of statistical confidentiality and the use of individual data of enterprises for statistical purposes only.
Confidentiality - data treatment	The individual (primary) data are confidential according to the Law on Statistics and European legislation. To ensure their protection and inability to be identified, the aggregated indicators are also defined as confidential when: Criterion A - the indicator is calculated from one or two enterprises; Criterion B - one enterprise forms 85% or more of the total value of this indicator.
Release policy
Release calendar	The data are published in accordance with the deadline specified in the Release Calendar presenting the results of the statistical surveys carried out by the National Statistical Institute.
Release calendar access	The calendar is available on the NSI website: https://old.nsi.bg/en/node/480
User access	Data are published on the NSI website and are available to all users of statistical information.
Frequency of dissemination
Yearly
Accessibility and clarity
News release	Regular press release for the preliminary SBS data.
Publications	Statistical Yearbook; Statistical Reference Book; Brochure 'Bulgaria'.
On-line database	The SBS data are available to all users of the NSI website under the heading Business statistics - Annual Business Statistics - Structural Business Statistics - Non-financial Enterprises: Annual data - NACE.BG 2008: https://old.nsi.bg/en/node/8057 Annual data by size class - NACE.BG 2008: https://old.nsi.bg/en/node/8107 Annual regional data - NACE.BG 2008: https://old.nsi.bg/en/node/8157
Micro-data access	Not available.
Other	Information service on request, according to the Rules for dissemination of statistical products and services of NSI.
Documentation on methodology	Eurostat's methodological manual concerning SBS data, based on the European legislation on SBS and the harmonised national legislation in the same field: https://old.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/metadata/SBS_Methodology_KID2008_NF_2_EN.pdf
Quality documentation	National quality reports according to the SBS Regulations: https://old.nsi.bg/en/node/8057
Quality management
Quality assurance	This includes the improvement of the on-line based information system 'Business statistics', which ensures strict arithmetical and logical input control. The additional output control is made when are registered the big differences in the value of given indicator between two consecutive years or in comparison with the results of other statistical surveys in NSI - Short-term statistics, statistics Prodcom, Foreign trade, Labor force.
Quality assessment	This is made in accordance with the standard criteria for assessing the quality - relevance, accuracy and reliability, timeliness, comparability and coherence.
Relevance
User needs	The main users of SBS data are: Eurostat and other international organizations; Interested state institutions under signed agreements; Research institutes, universities, economic analysts and students; Private non-governmental organizations, agencies, associations, media etc; Directorates and departments in the NSI.
User satisfaction	There has been no study of user satisfaction, but no cases of outstanding requests for information are registered.
Completeness	For the period 2002-2008 the requirements of European regulations are met with a few exceptions, but since 2009 the compliance has been 100%.
Accuracy and reliability
Overall accuracy	The statistical data have good accuracy and reliability.
Sampling error	The SBS survey is exhaustive and there are no sampling errors.
Non-sampling error	Not applicable.
Timeliness and punctuality
Timeliness	The deadlines for the publication of SBS data on national level are t+8 months for the preliminary data and t+11 months for the final data. In the Eurostat the preliminary and the final SBS data will be sent after t+10 months and t+18 months respectively, where t is the reference year.
Punctuality	The deadlines for publication are strictly followed.
Coherence and comparability
Comparability - geographical	The methodology for calculating the SBS indicators is fully harmonized with the European legislation on SBS, which ensures comparability of data between Bulgaria and the other EU Member States, which have also fulfilled these requirements.
Comparability - over time	The comparability of the data is limited by the use of different classifications of economic activities (NACE.BG-2008 and NACE.BG-2003), if there is a difference in the scope of the activity. The data series are fully comparable for the period 2008 - the last reference year, and the period 2002-2007.
Coherence - cross domain	A study, conducted by Eurostat for the differences between logically related data from various surveys, have shown that the data differ in the range of 1%, which is quite normal and is due to different methodology or source.
Coherence - internal	Between interrelated SBS data series (a common module and data grouping by size-class of employment) there are no differences, but between the data of common module and the regional data the differences are methodological - the calculation of the first is based on the enterprise, while the second is based on the local unit.
Cost and burden
NSI of Bulgaria is making extraordinary efforts to reduce the respondents' burden. An example is the signed agreement called 'Single Entry Point' between NSI and the National Revenue Agency for a single providing of the annual reports and using the data from both institutions. Developed by NSI on-line based information system 'Business Statistics' and ensured methodological and technical assistance to respondents during the reporting campaign are highly appreciated by respondents and help to reduce their workload.
Data revision
Data revision - policy	The National policy, as well as Eurostat's, allows the revision of already published data if there are serious reasons. Any revisions made in the national data are reflected in the aggregated data for the European Union.
Data revision - practice	The revised data replace the already published data as soon as possible after the revision is made.
Statistical processing
Source data	The main data sources for calculating the SBS data are: Annual Report of the non-financial enterprises, compiling balance sheets; Annual Report of the non-financial enterprises, non-compiling balance sheets.
Frequency of data collection	Yearly
Data collection	Exhaustively for all non-financial enterprises covered in the SBS survey.
Data validation	Data validation is made by additional logical input control and comparison between the output data and the results of the previous year and other surveys, carried out by NSI.
Data compilation	The survey is exhaustive and further data evaluation is not made. The SBS indicators are calculated on the enterprise (local unit) level and are aggregated in accordance with the requirements of the SBS regulations.
Adjustment	Not applicable.
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STRUCTURAL BUSINESS STATISTICS (SBS) - Annual data of non-financial enterprises
Contact
Contact organisation	National Statistical Institute
Contact organisation unit	'Annual Business Statistics' Department
Contact name	Maya Simeonova
Contact person function	Head of department
Contact mail address	2, P. Volov Str.; 1038 Sofia, Bulgaria
Contact email address	[email protected]
Contact phone number	+359 2 9857 179
Contact fax number
Statistical presentation
Data description	Starting reference year 2021 onwards SBS cover the economic activities of market producers within the NACE Rev. 2 Sections B to N, P to R and Divisions S95 and S96. The SBS survey of non-financial enterprises covers sections B to N (excluding K) and division S95, according to NACE.BG-2008, which are divided into four annexes - Industry (B, C, D and E), Construction (F), Distributive Trades (G) and Services (H, I, J, L, M, N and S95). For the period 2002 - 2007 the data were compiled by NACE.BG-2003 and were observed only sections C to I and section K. Since 2008 the data are compiled by NACE.BG-2008. The annual data of non-financial enterprises are aggregated by sections (the first sign of NACE.BG-2008 and NACE.BG-2003). The annual data, grouping by size class: the indicators are published on section level (the first sign of NACE.BG-2008 and NACE.BG-2003) and by size class of employment. Annual regional data: Three indicators are published on a regional level by sections (the first sign of NACE.BG-2008 and NACE.BG-2003) and by statistical regions (NUTS). The type and the content of the indicators and the aggregate levels are fully compliant with the European regulations on SBS, detailed in 'Legal acts and rules'.
Classification system	Classification of Economic Activities (CEA-2008, for international use NACE.BG-2008) - for the period 2002 - 2007; National Classification of Economic Activities (NCEA-2003, for international use NACE.BG-2003) - in force since 2008; Classification of territorial units for statistical purposes in Bulgaria (NUTS) - (version 14.02.2009 and 19.06.2006).
Sector coverage	Starting reference year 2021 onwards SBS cover the economic activities of market producers within the NACE Rev. 2 Sections B to N, P to R and Divisions S95 and S96. Non-financial enterprises, classified in sections B to N (excluding K) and division S95 by NACE.BG-2008 from 2008 onwards, sections C to I and section K by NACE.BG-2003 for the period 2002 - 2007.
Statistical concepts and definitions	The main SBS indicators are: 'Number of enterprises' (11 11 0) - all non-financial enterprises, which were active during whole or part of the reference year and have submitted their annual reports in the National statistical Institute or National Revenue Agency (have realised revenue from sales or have had at least one person employed); 'Number of local units' (11 21 0) - all separated parts of the enterprises, which were active during all or part of the reference year and for which the enterprises have submitted completed 'Information for the local units' as an integral part of their annual reports (there are realised revenue from sales or they have had at least one person employed); 'Turnover' (12 11 0) - The value of all revenue from sales of own products, goods bought and sold in the same condition, services provided and row materials sold, including accrued excise duties, which are invoiced during the reference period. It does not include the revenue from sales of fixed assets, the income from financing, the financial and the extraordinary revenue. The value of turnover does not include accrued taxes on the type of value added tax (VAT) which are charged to the end user; 'Production value' (12 12 0) - The value of turnover, reduced by the balance sheet of assets sold without own fixed assets. The changes in stocks of products and work in progress, as well as the costs incurred to acquire the assets by economic means are also included; 'Value added at factor cost' (12 15 0) - The production value, reduced by the amount of the excise duties and operating expenses, excluding those for the personnel and for depreciation, and increased by the income from financing; 'Purchase of goods and services' (13 11 0) - The value of all purchased goods and services during the reference period, intended for production use, resale in the same condition or stocks; 'Personnel costs' (13 31 0) - The value of all remuneration and insurances to employees (including mandatory and voluntary insurance) made by the employer during the reference period, as well as the social insurances paid and the amounts of civil contracts and fees to persons, working only under civil contracts, that do not work for another employer; 'Wages and salaries' (13 32 0) - value of all remuneration paid to employees (including home workers and seasonal workers) based on spent time and/or output, as well as the amounts of civil contracts and fees to persons, working only under civil contracts, that do not work for another employer;; 'Number of persons employed' (16 11 0) - All persons employed working in a given enterprise on full or part-time, including seasonal workers, home workers, working owners, employees under contract for management and control, employees in civil contracts that do not work with another employer and unpaid family workers. It does not include those absent for an unlimited time, as well as those provided under contract by other companies.
Statistical unit	SBS data refer to statistical unit enterprise. From reference year 2018 onwards, the statistical unit enterprise is in line with the definition of Council Regulation (EEC) No 696/93 of 15 March 1993: The enterprise is the smallest combination of legal units that is an organisational unit producing goods or services, which benefits from a certain degree of autonomy in decision-making, especially for the allocation of its current resources. An enterprise carries out one or more activities at one or more locations. An enterprise may be a sole legal unit. Regional SBS data refer to local units. The local unit is an enterprise or part thereof (e.g. a workshop, factory, warehouse, office, mine or depot) situated in a geographically identified place. At or from this place economic activity is carried out for which - save for certain exceptions - one or more persons work (even if only part-time) for one and the same enterprise.
Statistical population	Starting reference year 2021 onwards SBS cover the economic activities of market producers within the NACE Rev. 2 Sections B to N, P to R and Divisions S95 and S96. The SBS survey is exhaustive and the statistical population includes all non-financial enterprises classified in sections B to N (excluding K) and division S95 by NACE.BG-2008 from 2008 onwards, sections C to I and section K by NACE.BG-2003 for the period 2002 - 2007.
Reference area	The data refer to the activities of non-financial enterprises carried out in the country.
Time coverage	Since 2008 (the data are calculated by NACE.BG-2008); 2002-2007 (the data are calculated by NACE.BG-2003).
Base period	Not applicable.
Statistical processing
Source data	The main data sources for calculating the SBS data of the non-financial enterprises are: Annual Report of the non-financial enterprises, compiling balance sheets; Annual Report of the non-financial enterprises, non-compiling balance sheets.
Frequency of data collection	Yearly
Data collection	Exhaustively for all non-financial enterprises covered in the SBS survey.
Data validation	Data validation is made by additional logical input control and comparison between the output data and the results of the previous year and other surveys, carried out by NSI.
Data compilation	The survey is exhaustive and further data evaluation is not made. The SBS indicators are calculated on the enterprise (local unit) level and are aggregated in accordance with the requirements of the SBS regulations.
Adjustment	Not applicable.
Quality management
Quality assurance	This includes the improvement of the on-line based information system 'Business statistics', which ensures strict arithmetical and logical input control. The additional output control is made when are registered the big differences in the value of given indicator between two consecutive years or in comparison with the results of other statistical surveys in NSI - Short-term statistics, statistics Prodcom, Foreign trade, Labor force.
Quality assessment	This is made in accordance with the standard criteria for assessing the quality - relevance, accuracy and reliability, timeliness, comparability and coherence.
Relevance
User needs	The main users of SBS data are: Eurostat and other international organizations; Interested state institutions under signed agreements; Research institutes, universities, economic analysts and students; Private non-governmental organizations, agencies, associations, media etc; Directorates and departments in the NSI.
User satisfaction	There has been no study of user satisfaction, but no cases of outstanding requests for information are registered.
Completeness	For the period 2002-2008 the requirements of European regulations are met with a few exceptions, but since 2009 the compliance has been 100%.
Data completeness - rate	Full compliance - 100%.
Accuracy and reliability
Overall accuracy	The statistical data have good accuracy and reliability.
Sampling error	The SBS survey is exhaustive and there are no sampling errors.
Sampling errors - indicators	Not applicable.
Non-sampling error	Not applicable.
Coverage error	Not applicable.
Over-coverage - rate	Not applicable.
Common units - proportion	100%
Measurement error	Not applicable.
Non response error	Not applicable.
Unit non-response - rate	Not applicable.
Item non-response - rate	Not applicable.
Processing error	Not applicable.
Imputation - rate	Not applicable.
Model assumption error	Not applicable.
Seasonal adjustment	Not applicable.
Data revision - policy	The National policy, as well as Eurostat's, allows the revision of already published data if there are serious reasons. Any revisions made in the national data are reflected in the aggregated data for the European Union.
Data revision - practice	The revised data replace the already published data as soon as possible after the revision is made.
Data revision - average size	The data are not revised.
Timeliness and punctuality
Timeliness	The deadlines for the publication of SBS data on national level are t+18 months for the final data. In the Eurostat the preliminary and the final SBS data will be sent after t+10 months and t+18 months respectively, where t is the reference year.
Time lag - first results	t+10
Time lag - final results	t+18
Punctuality	The deadlines for publication are strictly followed.
Punctuality - delivery and publication	Not applicable.
Coherence and comparability
100%
Comparability - geographical	The methodology for calculating the SBS indicators is fully harmonized with the European legislation on SBS, which ensures comparability of data between Bulgaria and the other EU Member States, which have also fulfilled these requirements.
Asymmetry for mirror flows statistics - coefficient	Not applicable.
Comparability - over time	The comparability of the data is limited by the use of different classifications of economic activities (NACE.BG-2008 and NACE.BG-2003), if there is a difference in the scope of the activity. The data series are fully comparable for the period 2008 - the last reference year, and the period 2002-2007.
Length of comparable time series	2008-2019 for the published data at national level
Coherence - cross domain	A study, conducted by Eurostat for the differences between logically related data from various surveys, have shown that the data differ in the range of 1%, which is quite normal and is due to different methodology or source.
Coherence - sub annual and annual statistics	100% methodological compliance of the variable 'Turnover'.
Coherence - National Accounts	Greatest extent possible.
Coherence - internal	Between interrelated SBS data series (a common module and data grouping by size-class of employment) there are no differences, but between the data of common module and the regional data the differences are methodological - the calculation of the first is based on the enterprise, while the second is based on the local unit.
Accessibility and clarity
News release	-
Publications	-
On-line database	The SBS data are available to all users of the NSI website under the heading Business statistics - Annual business statistics - Structural Business Statistics - Non-financial Enterprises: Annual data - NACE.BG 2008: https://www.nsi.bg/en/node/7663/ Annual data by size class - NACE.BG 2008: https://www.nsi.bg/en/node/7693/ Annual regional data - NACE.BG 2008: https://www.nsi.bg/en/node/7723/
Data tables - consultations	Consultations are provided mainly by the phone and there is no counting system.
Micro-data access	Not available.
Other	Information service on request, according to the Rules for dissemination of statistical products and services of NSI.
Metadata - consultations	Consultations are provided mainly by the phone and there is no counting system.
Documentation on methodology	Eurostat's methodological manual concerning SBS data, based on the European legislation on SBS and the harmonised national legislation in the same field.
Metadata completeness – rate	100%
Quality documentation	National quality reports according to the SBS Regulations.
Cost and burden
NSI of Bulgaria is making extraordinary efforts to reduce the respondents' burden. An example is the signed agreement called 'Single Entry Point' between NSI and the National Revenue Agency for a single providing of the annual reports and using the data from both institutions. Developed by NSI on-line based information system 'Business Statistics' and ensured methodological and technical assistance to respondents during the reporting campaign are highly appreciated by respondents and help to reduce their workload.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality - policy	Regulation (EC) № 223/2009 of 11 March 2009 defines common criteria for protection of confidential data and methods for sending the information to and its use by Eurostat. The Law on Statistics ensures the protection of statistical confidentiality and the use of individual data of enterprises for statistical purposes only.
Confidentiality – data treatment	The individual (primary) data are confidential according to the Law on Statistics and European legislation. To ensure their protection and inability to be identified, the aggregated indicators are also defined as confidential when: Criterion A - the indicator is calculated from one or two enterprises; Criterion B - one enterprise forms 85% or more of the total value of this indicator.
Comment

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Activity of Non Financial Enterprises for 2016 (preliminary data)

Thursday, 31 August 2017 - 11:00

According to preliminary data 335 802 non-financial enterprises submitted their annual reports for 2016 at the National Statistical Institute. They generated 137 139 million BGN of production value and 48 566 million BGN of value added at factor cost, and employed 1 966 554 persons.

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ACT_NF2016p_en_B9T6252.pdf

Activity of Non Financial Enterprises for 2015 (preliminary data)

Wednesday, 31 August 2016 - 11:00

According to preliminary data 326 380 non-financial enterprises submitted their annual reports for 2015 at the National Statistical Institute. They generated 140 024 million BGN of production value, realised 44 765 million BGN of value added at factor cost and employed 1 921 578 persons.

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Activity of Non Financial Enterprises for 2014 (preliminary data)

Monday, 31 August 2015 - 11:00

According to preliminary data 319 744 non-financial enterprises submitted their annual reports for 2014 at the National Statistical Institute. They generated 129 258 million BGN of production value, realised 38 670 million BGN of value added at factor cost and employed 1 892 526 persons.

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Activity of Non-Financial Enterprises for 2013 (preliminary data)

Friday, 29 August 2014 - 11:00

According to preliminary data 315 587 non-financial enterprises submitted their annual reports for 2013 at the National Statistical Institute. The data show they made 124 457 million BGN of production value, generated 36 669 million BGN of value added at factor cost and employed 1 873 957 persons.

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Activity of Non Financial Enterprises for 2012 (preliminary data)

Friday, 30 August 2013 - 11:00

According to preliminary data at the National Statistical Institute 312 458 non-financial enterprises have submitted their annual reports for 2012 and have made 121 923 million Levs of production value, have generated 35 536 million Levs of value have added at factor cost and have employed 1 878 935 persons.

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Activity of Non Financial Enterprises for 2011 (preliminary data)

Thursday, 30 August 2012 - 11:00

According to preliminary data 309 892 non-financial enterprises have submitted their annual reports for 2011 at the National Statistical Institute, employing 1 913 087 persons, generating 34 363 Million BGN of value added and making 13 933 Million BGN costs for gross investment in tangible goods.

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Activity of Non Financial Enterprises for 2010 (preliminary data)

Tuesday, 30 August 2011 - 11:00

According to the preliminary data 315 819 non-financial enterprises have submitted their annual reports for 2010 at the National Statistical Institute, employing 1 934 544 persons, generating 32 138 million BGN of value added and making 12 776 million BGN gross investments in tangible goods.

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Activity of Non Financial Enterprises, 2009

Thursday, 30 September 2010 - 11:00

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute the Value added, generated by non financial enterprises, in 2009 was nearly 34 315 million BGN, where the highest share have the Industry and Transport, communication and services.

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Activity of Non Financial Enterprises, 2008

Thursday, 1 October 2009 - 11:00

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Statistical Reference Book 2024

Monday, 24 June 2024 - 11:30

Тhe National Statistical Institute presents to the users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2024 in English.

The Statistical Reference Book presents up-to-date information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2019 - 2023 period.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic acti...

Statistical Reference Book 2024 (Bulgarian version)

Friday, 14 June 2024 - 12:00

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2024 in Bulgarian.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, forestry,...

Statistical Yearbook 2023

Monday, 3 June 2024 - 10:00

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 91-st edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2017 - 2022 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the National Statistical Sys...

Statistical Reference Book 2023 (Bulgarian version)

Wednesday, 5 July 2023 - 09:00

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2023 in Bulgarian.

The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2018 - 2022 period.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings ...

Statistical Reference Book 2023

Wednesday, 5 July 2023 - 09:00

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2023 in English.

Statistical Yearbook 2022

Wednesday, 7 June 2023 - 09:00

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 90th edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2016 - 2021 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the National Statistical ...

Statistical Reference Book 2022

Wednesday, 10 August 2022 - 11:00

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2022 in English.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, ...

Statistical Reference Book 2022 (Bulgarian version)

Monday, 4 July 2022 - 12:00

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2022 in Bulgarian.

Statistical Yearbook 2021

Thursday, 2 June 2022 - 11:30

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 89^th edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2015 - 2020 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...

Statistical Reference Book 2021

Thursday, 8 July 2021 - 14:45

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2021 in English.

Statistical Reference Book 2021 (Bulgarian version)

Tuesday, 22 June 2021 - 13:50

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2021 in Bulgarian.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agri...

Statistical Yearbook 2020

Wednesday, 9 June 2021 - 11:40

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 88^th edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2014 - 2019 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...

Statistical Yearbook 2012

Friday, 22 January 2021 - 14:18

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to submit to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 80^t^h edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for the 2007 - 2011 period in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

Accor...

Statistical Reference Book 2020

Friday, 26 June 2020 - 12:18

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2020 in English.

Statistical Reference Book 2020 (Bulgarian version)

Thursday, 18 June 2020 - 12:07

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2020 in Bulgarian.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture,...

Statistical Yearbook 2019

Friday, 29 May 2020 - 16:10

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 87^th edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2013 - 2018 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...

Statistical Yearbook 2018 in infographics

Tuesday, 25 June 2019 - 14:00

The National Statistical Institute presents to your attention the 86^th edition of the Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria in infographics.

In 2018, for the first time, we presented the results of the statistical surveys through graphics, images and other visualization tools, which resulted in a positive response among a wide range of users. We believe that this modern way of presenting statistical information will trigger the interest in those who for the first time encounter the meaning of numbers revealing important aspects of socio-economic life.

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Statistical Reference Book 2019

Monday, 24 June 2019 - 15:10

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2019 in English.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, f...

Statistical Reference Book 2019 (Bulgarian version)

Thursday, 13 June 2019 - 15:25

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2019 in Bulgarian.

Statistical Yearbook 2018

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 - 09:50

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 86^th edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2012 - 2017 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...

Statistical Reference Book 2018

Friday, 29 June 2018 - 12:55

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2018 in English.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, f...

Statistical Yearbook 2017 in infographics

Monday, 25 June 2018 - 10:00

The National Statistical Institute of Bulgaria offers a different view of the statistical information included in the 85th edition of the Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria.

The publication is intended for a wider audience as statistical data are presented in a plain and easy understandable way.

The current state and changes in the socio-economic and cultural life in the country are presented not in the traditional way in tables and text, but through infographics - images, graphics and other visualization tools.

We belie...

Statistical Reference Book 2018 (Bulgarian version)

Wednesday, 13 June 2018 - 16:30

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2018 in Bulgarian.

Statistical Yearbook 2017

Tuesday, 29 May 2018 - 16:37

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 84^th edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2012 - 2016 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...

Statistical Reference Book 2017

Tuesday, 27 June 2017 - 11:00

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2017 in English.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agriculture, f...

Statistical Reference Book 2017 (Bulgarian version)

Monday, 12 June 2017 - 16:12

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2017 in Bulgarian.

Statistical Yearbook 2016

Tuesday, 30 May 2017 - 10:40

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2011 - 2015 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...

Statistical Reference Book 2016

Monday, 13 June 2016 - 16:54

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2016 in English.

Statistical Reference Book 2016 (Bulgarian version)

Monday, 6 June 2016 - 12:25

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2016 in Bulgarian.

Statistical Yearbook 2015

Friday, 20 May 2016 - 14:10

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 83^rd edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2010 - 2014 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the ...

Statistical Reference Book 2015

Wednesday, 10 June 2015 - 16:58

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2015 in English.

Statistical Reference Book 2015 (Bulgarian version)

Tuesday, 2 June 2015 - 16:42

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2015 in Bulgarian.

Statistical Yearbook 2014

Wednesday, 13 May 2015 - 16:19

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 82^nd edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2009 - 2013 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the Nati...

Statistical Reference Book 2014

Wednesday, 18 June 2014 - 10:01

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2014 in English.

Statistical Reference Book 2014 (Bulgarian version)

Monday, 9 June 2014 - 16:59

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2014 in Bulgarian.

Statistical Yearbook 2013

Friday, 23 May 2014 - 18:00

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to present to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 81^st edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for 2008 - 2012 in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the Nati...

Statistical Reference Book 2013

Thursday, 4 July 2013 - 14:22

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2013 in English.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agric...

Statistical Reference Book 2013 (Bulgarian version)

Wednesday, 26 June 2013 - 14:18

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2013 in Bulgarian.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agr...

Statistical Reference Book 2012

Monday, 27 August 2012 - 17:19

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2012 in English.

The Statistical Reference Book represents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Bulgaria for the 2007 - 2011 period.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings - industry, agr...

Statistical Reference Book 2012 (Bulgarian version)

Tuesday, 24 July 2012 - 17:01

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2012 in Bulgarian.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments and finance; and economic activity groupings&...

Statistical Yearbook 2011

Friday, 22 June 2012 - 10:53

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to submit to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 79^t^h edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for the 2005 - 2010 period in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According ...

Statistical Reference Book 2011

Tuesday, 26 July 2011 - 17:30

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2011 in English. It is a concise form of the same issue in Bulgarian.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments...

Statistical Yearbook 2010

Monday, 20 June 2011 - 14:41

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to submit to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 78^t^h edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format.

It provides current statistical information about the demographic, economic and social development of the country for the 2004 - 2009 period in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

Accor...

Statistical Yearbook 2009

Thursday, 30 December 2010 - 14:00

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has the pleasure to submit to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 77th edition of the ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria’ in printed and electronic format. The issue is published in 2010, which marks 130 years since the establishment of a statistical institution in Bulgaria and 100 years since publishing of the first ‘Statistical Yearbook of the Bulgarian Kingdom’ in 1910.

This issue has new design and layout. It provides current statistical information about ...

Statistical Reference Book 2010

Friday, 1 October 2010 - 15:09

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2010 in English. It is a concise form of the same issue in Bulgarian.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross domestic product, investments...

Statistical Reference Book 2009

Friday, 4 December 2009 - 00:00

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information the annual publication - Statistical Reference Book 2009 in English. It is a concise form of the same issue in Bulgarian.

The issue is with a new design and enrich contents. For the first time are included methodological and analytic notes towards all chapters. The information is illustrated with a rich graphic materials.

The Statistical Reference Book presents topical information on the demographic processes as well as the economic, social and cultural ...

Statistical Yearbook 2008

Wednesday, 13 May 2009 - 11:03

The National Statistical Institute has the pleasure to submit to the attention of national and foreign users of statistical information the 76th edition of the Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Bulgaria 2008. It provides topical statistical information on the demographic, economic and social development of the country for the 2002 - 2007 period in different territorial and classification aggregations and breakdowns.

According to the Law on Statistics, official source of information in the Republic of Bulgaria is the National Statistical System, wh...

Statistical Reference Book of the Republic of Bulgaria 2008

Friday, 27 June 2008 - 16:08

The National Statistical Institute presents to users of statistical information one of its main publications - Statistical Reference Book of the Republic of Bulgaria 2008 in English. It is a concise form of the same issue in Bulgarian.

The publication presents data on main macroeconomic indicators of the national economy - gross dom...