The trips of Bulgarians abroad in July were 820.5 thousand, which is 12.1% more than in July 2022, reports the National Statistical Institute.
The largest number of trips were made to: Turkey – 220.9 thousand, Greece – 216.4 thousand, Romania – 60.4 thousand, Germany – 54.4 thousand, Serbia – 46.6 thousand, Italy – 28.1 thousand, Austria – 23.0 thousand. , Spain – 21.7 thousand, France – 21.4 thousand, United Kingdom – 17.3 thousand.
The largest relative share of the total number of trips by Bulgarians abroad is made up of trips for the purpose of rest and excursion – 44.8%, followed by those with other purposes (visiting, studying, attending cultural and sports events) – 38.6%, and for business purposes – 16.6%.
In July 2023, the number of visits by foreign citizens to Bulgaria was 1.8 million, or 19.7% more compared to July 2022. Transit crossings through the country are 35.9% (658.3 thousand) of all visits by foreign citizens to Bulgaria.
The most visits to Bulgaria were made by the citizens of: Turkey – 266.4 thousand, Romania – 224.9 thousand, Ukraine – 214.6 thousand, Germany – 180.0 thousand, Poland – 96.6 thousand, Serbia – 75.6 thousand, Greece – 72.5 thousand, Czech Republic – 60.6 thousand, United Kingdom – 59.8 thousand, France – 41.5 thousand.
The share of visits with the purpose of rest and excursion prevails – 5