Kyustendil in figures

A profile of Kyustendil from official statistics: 12 figures in 3 sections, each with its period, its change from a year earlier, its rank among similar places where a ranking exists, and its source.

Figures last updated on 2026-10-12.

People

Population in Kyustendil was 106,131 in 2025, down 1.4% from 2024, and the 8th lowest of 28 areas in Bulgaria.

Population106,1312025Down 1.4% from 2024The 8th lowest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
Natural change rate-14.4 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Down 0.6 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023The 4th lowest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
Median age51.5 years2025Up 0.4 years from 2024The 5th highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
Population aged 65 and over28.7%2025Up 0.2 percentage points from 2024
Population density35.1 inhabitants per km²2024Down 1.1% from 2023
100K120K140K160K180K20012005200920132017202120252001: 168,973 persons2002: 159,572 persons2003: 156,543 persons2004: 153,754 persons2005: 151,256 persons2006: 148,690 persons2007: 146,206 persons2008: 143,809 persons2009: 141,507 persons2010: 139,228 persons2011: 136,887 persons2012: 134,990 persons2013: 131,920 persons2014: 129,281 persons2015: 126,682 persons2016: 123,967 persons2017: 121,258 persons2018: 118,452 persons2019: 115,743 persons2020: 113,054 persons2021: 112,784 persons2022: 110,303 persons2023: 108,703 persons2024: 107,673 persons2025: 106,131 persons
Population, 2001 to 2025. persons. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). Population and demography statistics and rankings

Economy

GDP (euros) in Kyustendil was €892.83 million in 2024, up 7.4% from 2023, and the 5th lowest of 28 areas in Bulgaria.

2004006008001,00020002004200820122016202020242000: 278 EUR million2001: 304 EUR million2002: 316 EUR million2003: 361 EUR million2004: 356 EUR million2005: 358 EUR million2006: 374 EUR million2007: 432 EUR million2008: 441 EUR million2009: 410 EUR million2010: 450 EUR million2011: 439 EUR million2012: 437 EUR million2013: 433 EUR million2014: 457 EUR million2015: 493 EUR million2016: 498 EUR million2017: 521 EUR million2018: 570 EUR million2019: 572 EUR million2020: 594 EUR million2021: 677 EUR million2022: 757 EUR million2023: 832 EUR million2024: 893 EUR million
Gross domestic product (GDP), 2000 to 2024. EUR million. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). Economy statistics and rankings

Business and tourism

Nights spent in tourist accommodation in Kyustendil were 241,150 in 2025, down less than 0.1% from 2024, and the 14th highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria.

100K150K200K250K2020202120222023202420252020: 110,879 count2021: 145,457 count2022: 191,933 count2023: 247,772 count2024: 241,171 count2025: 241,150 count
Nights spent in tourist accommodation, 2020 to 2025. count. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2); Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2); Eurostat, European Commission, Guest nights spent at short-stay accommodation offered via online platforms by NUTS 3 region, residents and non-residents (tour_ce_oan3). Companies statistics and rankings

Sources and citations

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  1. Eurostat. Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanaggr3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  2. Eurostat. Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  3. Eurostat. Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  4. Eurostat. Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_d3dens/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  5. Eurostat. Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  6. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  7. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  8. Eurostat. GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  9. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
  10. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  11. Eurostat. Guest nights spent at short-stay accommodation offered via online platforms by NUTS 3 region, residents and non-residents (tour_ce_oan3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_ce_oan3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.

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