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Sofia (stolitsa) in figures

A profile of Sofia (stolitsa) 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 (stolitsa) was 1.3 million in 2025, up 0.7% from 2024, and the highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria.

Population1.3 million2025Up 0.7% from 2024The highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
Natural change rate-2 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Down 0.5 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023The highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
Median age43.1 years2025Up 0.2 years from 2024The lowest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
Population aged 65 and over19.2%2025Unchanged from 2024
Population density988.9 inhabitants per km²2024Up 0.6% from 2023
Net migration including statistical adjustment11,5052024Compared with 8,502 in 2023
1.15M1.2M1.25M1.3M20012005200920132017202120252001: 1,222,180 persons2002: 1,190,675 persons2003: 1,207,281 persons2004: 1,221,916 persons2005: 1,234,271 persons2006: 1,245,295 persons2007: 1,255,122 persons2008: 1,264,405 persons2009: 1,273,869 persons2010: 1,283,266 persons2011: 1,291,795 persons2012: 1,296,615 persons2013: 1,158,487 persons2014: 1,174,055 persons2015: 1,189,431 persons2016: 1,203,985 persons2017: 1,218,764 persons2018: 1,232,999 persons2019: 1,246,145 persons2020: 1,259,085 persons2021: 1,271,214 persons2022: 1,274,538 persons2023: 1,280,334 persons2024: 1,286,965 persons2025: 1,295,931 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 (stolitsa) was €45.73 billion in 2024, up 13.2% from 2023, and the highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€45.73 billion2024Up 13.2% from 2023The highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
GDP per capita€35,4002024Up 12.4% from 2023The highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)143%2024Up 7 percentage points from 2023The highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
010K20K30K40K50K20002004200820122016202020242000: 3,708 EUR million2001: 4,410 EUR million2002: 5,124 EUR million2003: 5,561 EUR million2004: 6,364 EUR million2005: 7,482 EUR million2006: 9,315 EUR million2007: 11,894 EUR million2008: 13,971 EUR million2009: 14,351 EUR million2010: 15,281 EUR million2011: 16,430 EUR million2012: 16,371 EUR million2013: 16,476 EUR million2014: 16,806 EUR million2015: 18,223 EUR million2016: 19,484 EUR million2017: 20,956 EUR million2018: 22,575 EUR million2019: 26,139 EUR million2020: 26,363 EUR million2021: 30,576 EUR million2022: 35,447 EUR million2023: 40,384 EUR million2024: 45,732 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 (stolitsa) were 2.47 million in 2025, up 8.8% from 2024, and the 3rd highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria.

Nights spent in tourist accommodation2.47 million2025Up 8.8% from 2024The 3rd highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)1.67 million2025Up 11.3% from 2024The 3rd highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
Guest nights in short-stay rentals booked through online platforms1.37 million2025Up 11.3% from 2024The highest of 28 areas in Bulgaria
500K1M1.5M2M2.5M2020202120222023202420252020: 756,011 count2021: 1,171,327 count2022: 2,061,901 count2023: 2,185,868 count2024: 2,267,902 count2025: 2,468,303 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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