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In the fourth quarter of 2025, the average salary in Bulgaria reached €1,369, reflecting an annual increase of 11%, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). Despite this overall growth, wages remain unevenly distributed across regions and economic sectors.
Sofia continues to lead the country in earnings, with an average salary of €1,914 at the end of 2025, substantially higher than other areas. Other regions with comparatively higher wages include Vratsa (€1,301), Varna (€1,284), and Sofia Province (€1,296). Conversely, Vidin recorded the lowest average salary at €932, with Kyustendil, Blagoevgrad, and Montana also among the regions with lower incomes.
The Employment Agency reported that Bulgaria’s unemployment rate stood at 5.4% in January 2026, placing it among the lowest in the European Union. This represents a modest improvement of 0.17 percentage points compared to January 2025, signaling continued stability in the labor market.
Discussion around the admission of third-country workers to the Bulgarian labor market has intensified, often with emotions running high.
Bulgarians are reminded that annual tax returns must be filed by the end of April, with any additional tax due to be paid in euros
On Tuesday, much of Bulgaria will remain under considerable cloud cover.
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency has detected bacterial contamination and mold in several sandwiches distributed in schools during a series of inspections
Producers of basic food products in Bulgaria are warning that the continuing rise in fuel prices could soon be reflected in the cost of goods on the market.
As of March 16, 2026, Bulgaria’s major and complex dams hold a total of about 4,892.4 million cubic meters of water, which corresponds to roughly 74.85% of their overall storage capacity
On Tuesday, much of Bulgaria will remain under considerable cloud cover.
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency has detected bacterial contamination and mold in several sandwiches distributed in schools during a series of inspections
Producers of basic food products in Bulgaria are warning that the continuing rise in fuel prices could soon be reflected in the cost of goods on the market.
As of March 16, 2026, Bulgaria’s major and complex dams hold a total of about 4,892.4 million cubic meters of water, which corresponds to roughly 74.85% of their overall storage capacity
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has so far had no substantial effect on the prices of goods and services in Bulgaria
In February 2026, Bulgaria saw its monthly inflation reach 0.4%, while the annual rate slowed slightly to 3.3% compared to February 2025, according to the National Statistical Institute (NSI).
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