Bulgaria’s revenues from foreign tourists increased slightly, by 0.4%, in 2019 to EUR 3.7 billion.
According to recorded data, in December 2019, international tourism revenues exceeded EUR 165 million, an increase of 10% compared to the same month of 2018.
Also, for the whole of last year, approximately 9.3 million foreign tourists visited Bulgaria, an increase of 0.4% compared to 2018.
According to data provided by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) of Bulgaria, in 2019, the most tourists came from Romania – 1.287 million, Greece (1.168 million), Germany (761,000), Turkey (649,000), North Macedonia (554,200), Ukraine (471,100), and the United Kingdom (470,000).
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country sent the most tourists to Bulgaria in 2019?
Romania was the top source of tourists for Bulgaria in 2019, with 1.287 million visitors.
What was Bulgaria’s total tourism revenue in 2019?
Bulgaria generated approximately EUR 3.7 billion from international tourism in 2019.
How did tourism revenue perform in December 2019?
In December 2019, tourism revenue grew by 10% compared to the previous year, reaching over EUR 165 million.