Economy Growth Forecast 2017 for Bulgaria


In 2017 the Bulgarian economy will remain growing.

In May 2017 European Commission and IMF published their regular Spring Economy Forecast. Both reports outlines continues economy growth of Bulgaria. Although the cited institution to analyse the prospect of the Bulgarian economy in different circumstances, both projections are for the growth and economic stability.
According to the European commission the Real GDP is expected to grow by 2, 9 % in 2017 driven by the domestic demand. Inflation is forecast to turn positive; Unemployment is expected to continue decreasing. Risks before the Bulgarian economy in the next few years are considered – balanced.
The main driver of the economy growth are the investments. In 2017 Bulgaria will remain an investment attractive destination, due to the low financing costs, additional funding availability and high profitability.
According to the Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, the investments shall drive the Bulgarian economy forward in the next years. His projections are for 4,5 % - 6% GDP growth in 2017.

Sources:

IMF: Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe – Broadening Recovery, 2017

European Commission: Spring Economic Forecast, 2017

The Bulgarian Government projects 6 % GDP Growth in 2017

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