Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data was 3.7 Balance in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
3.7 Balance
Change on year
up 94.7%
World rank
25th
of 39 countries
All-time high
42.4 Balance
in 2002
All-time low
-25.7 Balance
in 2020
Years of data
25
2002–2026

Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Bulgaria, 2002–2026

-20020402002201420262002: 42.4 Balance2003: 7.3 Balance2004: 2.6 Balance2005: 6 Balance2006: 30.1 Balance2007: 20.2 Balance2008: 4.3 Balance2009: -11.3 Balance2010: 4.3 Balance2011: 0.1 Balance2012: -1.6 Balance2013: 3 Balance2014: -2.8 Balance2015: -0.5 Balance2016: 8.9 Balance2017: 7.4 Balance2018: 5.3 Balance2019: 11.2 Balance2020: -25.7 Balance2021: 2.6 Balance2022: 12.4 Balance2023: 8.6 Balance2024: 7.5 Balance2025: 1.9 Balance2026: 3.7 Balance

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Balance.

Analysis

The most recent figure for services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Bulgaria is 3.7 Balance, measured in 2026.

The figure is up 94.7% on the previous year and down 58.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Bulgaria peaked at 42.4 Balance in 2002 and was at its lowest, -25.7 Balance, in 2020.

That places Bulgaria 25th out of 39 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Bulgaria, 2002 to 2026.
Year Balance Change
2002 42.4 Balance —
2003 7.3 Balance -82.8%
2004 2.6 Balance -64.4%
2005 6 Balance +130.8%
2006 30.1 Balance +401.7%
2007 20.2 Balance -32.9%
2008 4.3 Balance -78.7%
2009 -11.3 Balance -362.8%
2010 4.3 Balance -138.1%
2011 0.1 Balance -97.7%
2012 -1.6 Balance -1700.0%
2013 3 Balance -287.5%
2014 -2.8 Balance -193.3%
2015 -0.5 Balance -82.1%
2016 8.9 Balance -1880.0%
2017 7.4 Balance -16.9%
2018 5.3 Balance -28.4%
2019 11.2 Balance +111.3%
2020 -25.7 Balance -329.5%
2021 2.6 Balance -110.1%
2022 12.4 Balance +376.9%
2023 8.6 Balance -30.6%
2024 7.5 Balance -12.8%
2025 1.9 Balance -74.7%
2026 3.7 Balance +94.7%

Bulgaria compared with similar countries

  • Bulgaria's 3.7 Balance is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.2 Balance, 40% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
  • Bulgaria's 3.7 Balance is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.15 Balance, 45% of the median. (26 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Bulgaria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2016 +1880.0% -0.5 Balance 8.9 Balance
2012 -1700.0% 0.1 Balance -1.6 Balance

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 12.7 Balance -11.3 Balance 42.4 Balance 8
2010s 3.53 Balance -2.8 Balance 11.2 Balance 10
2020s 1.57 Balance -25.7 Balance 12.4 Balance 7

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 23 Denmark 6.5 Balance compare
  2. 24 Latvia 5.9 Balance compare
  3. 26 Croatia 2 Balance compare
  4. 27 Romania 1.6 Balance compare
  5. 28 Austria 0.6 Balance compare

See the full ranking of 42 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Bulgaria?
Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Bulgaria was 3.7 Balance in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 42.4 Balance in 2002.
What is the lowest services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was -25.7 Balance in 2020.
How does Bulgaria rank for services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data?
Bulgaria ranks 25th out of 39 countries with data for 2026.
Is services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 58.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data
Unit
Balance
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 1,079 data points, 1988–2026
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