The number of beds in tourist accommodation units in Bulgaria increased by 20,000 in 2017, while in Romania the increase was approximately 12,000 beds, according to data published by Eurostat.
According to the statistics, in 2017 there were 338,791 beds in tourist accommodation units in Romania, compared to 326,098 beds in 2016, while in Bulgaria there were 348,724 beds, compared to 328,264 beds in 2016.
According to this indicator, in 2017 Romania was far behind neighboring countries such as Hungary (418,912 beds), the Czech Republic (715,540 beds), Austria (1.013 million beds), Croatia (1.059 million beds), or Greece (1.273 million beds).
At the European Union level, 31.72 million beds were available in tourist accommodation units in 2017, up from 31.31 million beds in 2016.
Among the member states, France has the largest number of beds in tourist units, 5.1 million or 16.1% of the total number in the EU, followed by Italy, with 5 million or 15.9%, the United Kingdom – 3.9 million or 12.4%, Spain – 3.6 million or 11.2% and Germany – 3.4 million or 10.6%.
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tourist beds did Romania have in 2017?
Romania had 338,791 beds in tourist accommodation units in 2017, an increase of approximately 12,000 from the 326,098 beds recorded in 2016.
Which EU country has the most tourist accommodation beds?
France holds the highest number of beds in the EU with 5.1 million, representing 16.1% of the total capacity, followed by Italy and the UK.
How does Romania compare to Bulgaria in terms of tourist bed growth?
In 2017, Bulgaria’s tourist bed capacity grew by 20,000, which was significantly higher than Romania’s growth of approximately 12,000 beds.