Statistics: Sofia
Population, economy and climate of Sofia in figures — by year and compared with the levels above.
Source: Eurostat
Overview · Sofia
The main numbers at a glance.
Source: Eurostat, 1990 – 2025
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily, 1955 – 2024
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Sofia | 5-year change | Yugozapaden | Bulgaria | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.3M2025 | −2.5% | 2M | 6.4M | |
| Population of the urban area | 1.1M2025 | −2.2% | — | — | |
| Median age | — | 44.9 2025 | 47.2 2025 | ||
| GDP per person | — | €26,300 2024 | €16,300 2024 | ||
| Unemployment rate | — | 1.9% 2025 | 3.5% 2025 | ||
| Adults with higher education | — | 44.5% 2025 | 35.7% 2025 | ||
| Tourist overnight stays | — | 5.3M 2025 | 29M 2025 |
Sources: Eurostat · European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database
People · Sofia
Population and growth, age, births, migration and households.
Source: Eurostat, 1990 – 2025
Source: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database, 1975 – 2025
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Sofia | 5-year change | Yugozapaden | Bulgaria | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.3M2025 | −2.5% | 2M | 6.4M | |
| Population of the urban area | 1.1M2025 | −2.2% | — | — | |
| Population growth | — | — | -0.13% 2025 | ||
| Population density | — | 99.9 2024 | 58.6 2024 | ||
| Size of the urban area | 2012025 | — | — | ||
| Density of the urban area | 5,3142025 | — | — | ||
| Median age | — | 44.9 2025 | 47.2 2025 | ||
| Children under 15 | — | 14.3% 2025 | 14.0% 2025 | ||
| Residents 65 and over | — | 21.2% 2025 | 24.0% 2025 | ||
| Life expectancy | — | 77.0 2024 | 75.8 2024 | ||
| Births per woman | — | — | 1.72 2024 | ||
| Birth rate | — | 8.7 2024 | 7.8 2025 | ||
| Infant mortality | — | — | 4.6 2024 | ||
| Net migration | — | 6.4 2024 | 5.5 2025 | ||
| Born abroad | — | — | 4.4% 2024 | ||
| Urban population | — | — | 74.2% 2025 |
Sources: Eurostat · European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators
Economy & jobs · Sofia
Output and incomes, jobs and wages, unemployment and prices.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Sofia | 5-year change | Yugozapaden | Bulgaria | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per person | — | €26,300 2024 | €16,300 2024 | ||
| GDP per person (PPP) | — | — | $44,451 2025 | ||
| GDP per person, EU = 100 | — | 107 2024 | 66 2024 | ||
| Gross domestic product | — | €53B 2024 | €105B 2024 | ||
| Economic growth | — | — | 3.1% 2025 | ||
| Inflation | — | — | 4.6% 2025 | ||
| Unemployment rate | — | 1.9% 2025 | 3.5% 2025 | ||
| Youth unemployment | — | 6.6% 2025 | 13.1% 2025 | ||
| Employment rate | — | 81.5% 2025 | 77.0% 2025 | ||
| Labour force participation | — | — | 56.1% 2025 | ||
| Household income per person | — | €11,300 2023 | €8,000 2023 | ||
| At risk of poverty | — | 13.6% 2025 | 21.2% 2025 | ||
| Income inequality (Gini) | — | — | 39.5 2023 | ||
| Jobs | — | 1.3M 2024 | 3.5M 2024 |
Sources: Eurostat · World Bank — World Development Indicators
Housing · Sofia
Homes, home values and rents, prices over time.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Sofia | 5-year change | Bulgaria | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House price index | — | 249.2 2025 |
Source: Eurostat
Education & commute · Sofia
Schooling of adults, internet and how people get to work.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Sofia | 5-year change | Yugozapaden | Bulgaria | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with higher education | — | 44.5% 2025 | 35.7% 2025 | ||
| University enrolment | — | — | 69.5% 2024 | ||
| Internet users | — | — | 82.4% 2024 | ||
| Access to electricity | — | — | 100.0% 2024 |
Sources: Eurostat · World Bank — World Development Indicators
Tourism · Sofia
Overnight stays, visitors and the hospitality economy.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Sofia | 5-year change | Yugozapaden | Bulgaria | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays | — | 5.3M 2025 | 29M 2025 | ||
| Overnight stays per 1,000 residents | — | 2,613 2025 | 4,476 2025 | ||
| Tourist arrivals | — | 2.5M 2025 | 9.5M 2025 | ||
| Foreign guests' share of stays | — | 49.5% 2025 | 55.8% 2025 |
Source: Eurostat
Climate · Sofia
Temperatures and rain through the year and over the decades.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily, 1955 – 2024
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily, 1973 – 2024
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Sofia | 5-year change | Bulgaria | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal annual rainfall | 668 mm1991–2020 | — | ||
| Rainy days | 871991–2020 | — | ||
| Average annual temperature | 12.3 °C2024 | +0.5 °C | — | |
| Annual precipitation | 593 mm2024 | +155 mm | — | |
| CO₂ emissions per person | — | 5.3 2024 |
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily · World Bank — World Development Indicators