Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Bulgaria 27th in Digital Economy and Society Index 2017

58 percent of Bulgarians have access to the internet, but close to two thirds of them lack the basic skills to avail themselves of the opportunities the internet affords, said at a press conference Gergana Passi, chair of the Digital National Alliance.

In her words, Bulgaria ranks 27th in the Digital Economy and Society index, whereas small and medium-sized businesses are, in practical terms absent from online trading. At the same time the Bulgarian software sector is among the most sustainable in the country. A 14 percent growth was registered last year, with 19 percent of the companies saying they are optimistic about the current year as well, an annual survey by the Bulgarian Association of Software Companies indicates. The growth rate in the sector is three times higher than the GDP growth in the country. Operating revenue has doubled in the past 5 years. 




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

At 37.2% and 38.4% opinions on the adoption of the euro are aligned

According to a survey by sociological agency Sova Harris conducted in June, the government’s information campaign on the country’s entry into the Eurozone is unconvincing, the Bulgarian news agency BTA reports. 60.1% of the respondents say that by..

published on 6/13/25 1:31 PM

Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for restraint and diplomacy in the Middle East

​ "We are following with deep concern the latest developments in the Middle East and the escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran . Bulgaria is concerned about any actions that increase the risk of a broader conflict in the region" ,..

published on 6/13/25 1:14 PM
Tel Aviv, 13 June 2025

Bulgarians temporarily residing in Israel have sought assistance at embassy in Tel Aviv

25 Bulgarians who are staying in Israel for a short time have sought assistance from the embassy in Tel Aviv , Slavena Gergova, Bulgaria's ambassador to the Jewish state, told BNR.  Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry calls on Bulgarian citizens in..

published on 6/13/25 12:20 PM