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Sofia in figures

A profile of Sofia 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 Sofia was 224,701 in 2025, down 0.8% from 2024, and the 7th highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria.

Population224,7012025Down 0.8% from 2024The 7th highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
Natural change rate-8.9 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Down 0.3 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023Tied for the 10th highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
Median age47.8 years2025Up 0.3 years from 2024Tied for the 7th lowest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
Population aged 65 and over24.2%2025Up 0.2 percentage points from 2024
Population density32 inhabitants per km²2024Down 0.6% from 2023
Net migration including statistical adjustment2982024Compared with 768 in 2023
200K250K300K350K400K20012005200920132017202120252001: 256,270 persons2002: 269,875 persons2003: 266,547 persons2004: 263,622 persons2005: 260,936 persons2006: 258,283 persons2007: 255,954 persons2008: 253,486 persons2009: 251,462 persons2010: 249,668 persons2011: 247,625 persons2012: 245,616 persons2013: 375,793 persons2014: 357,630 persons2015: 339,729 persons2016: 322,153 persons2017: 304,532 persons2018: 287,545 persons2019: 271,302 persons2020: 254,830 persons2021: 233,785 persons2022: 230,160 persons2023: 227,610 persons2024: 226,420 persons2025: 224,701 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 Sofia was €2.9 billion in 2024, up 2.9% from 2023, and the 6th highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€2.9 billion2024Up 2.9% from 2023The 6th highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
GDP per capita€12,8002024Up 3.2% from 2023The 6th highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)52%2024Down 1 percentage point from 2023The 6th highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
05001,0001,5002,0002,5003,00020002004200820122016202020242000: 445 EUR million2001: 450 EUR million2002: 518 EUR million2003: 573 EUR million2004: 681 EUR million2005: 792 EUR million2006: 959 EUR million2007: 1,023 EUR million2008: 1,149 EUR million2009: 1,323 EUR million2010: 1,153 EUR million2011: 1,501 EUR million2012: 1,573 EUR million2013: 1,394 EUR million2014: 1,434 EUR million2015: 1,627 EUR million2016: 1,631 EUR million2017: 1,884 EUR million2018: 1,841 EUR million2019: 1,984 EUR million2020: 2,104 EUR million2021: 2,311 EUR million2022: 2,655 EUR million2023: 2,816 EUR million2024: 2,898 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 Sofia were 758,345 in 2025, up 7.2% from 2024, and the 9th highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria.

Nights spent in tourist accommodation758,3452025Up 7.2% from 2024The 9th highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)271,8102025Up 8.8% from 2024The 7th highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
Guest nights in short-stay rentals booked through online platforms168,8172025Up 23.1% from 2024The 7th highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
500K550K600K650K700K750K800K2020202120222023202420252020: 515,648 count2021: 544,325 count2022: 657,196 count2023: 658,259 count2024: 707,173 count2025: 758,345 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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