Summary
Sofia metropolitan area comprises of the capital city of Sofia (also a municipality), and the Sofia and Pernik districts. Sofia is the capital and the largest city in Bulgaria. Also, it is the economic, political, administrative, cultural and educational center of the country. The tertiary sector contributed the most to the area’s GVA in 2018, accounting for 81.4% share.
Synopsis
“City Profile - Sofia” provides historical and forecast data on key city level metrics along with analytical coverage of the latest political, economic, social, technological, infrastructural, legal and environmental issues affecting Sofia city. The report contains detailed tourism, retail, construction, technology and public infrastructure data and insight into economic, social, and industry trends.
Scope
- The service sector remains the key contributor to the area’s economy - and the major employer.
- Sofia is a key tourist destination for both domestic and international tourists in Bulgaria.
- Strong performance is observed in the retail, construction and real-estate sector with increasing employment, number of building permits issued and building completions.
Reasons to buy
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of future economic and demographic trends and understand the performance of various sectors within the city.
- Analyze and understand the business environment in the city to align your investment and expansion strategies.
- The report helps to drive a conclusion in choosing a suitable city to invest or expand according to your business structure.
Explore new opportunities in the hospitality, tourism, construction, real estate and retail sectors.
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Table of Contents
City Snapshot
PEST Analysis
Political
Economic
Social
Technology and Infrastructure
Communications
Internal Transport Networks
Connectivity
Airports
Business Environment Analysis
Travel and Tourism
Tourism Flows
Hotels
Attractions
Events
Construction and Real Estate
Investment
Real Estate Market
Retail
Retail Market
Consumption, Income and Prices
Appendix
Sources
Further Reading
Ask the Analyst
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Disclaimer
List of Tables
Table 1: Sofia metropolitan area - key facts, (estimates), 2018
Table 2: Sofia metropolitan area - real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-25
Table 3: Sofia metropolitan area - economic growth comparison (Index 2010=100), 2000-25
Table 4: Sofia metropolitan area - GDP per capita comparison, 2000-25 (US$)
Table 5: Sofia metropolitan area - employment structure, 2000-25 (% of total)
Table 6: Sofia metropolitan area - main universities, 2019
Table 7: Sofia metropolitan area - population comparison, 2000-25 (million)
Table 8: Sofia metropolitan area - population by age, 2000-25 (% of total)
Table 9: Sofia city - mass transit network indicators, 2018
Table 10: Sofia metropolitan area - Sofia International Airport, key airport indicators, 2016-19*
Table 11: Sofia office market - office rents, Q3 2019
Table 12: Sofia city - visitors, 2015-18
Table 13: Sofia city - international arrivals by country of residence, 2016-18
Table 14: Sofia city - KPIs in 4- and 5-star hotels, 2016-18
Table 15: Sofia city - hotel indicators, number of rooms and beds, 2016-18
Table 16: Sofia city - accommodation indicators, number of rooms and beds, 2016-18
Table 17: Sofia metropolitan area - UNESCO world heritage sites
Table 18: Sofia metropolitan area - MICE and other events
List of Figures
Figure 1: Sofia metropolitan area - real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-25
Figure 2: Sofia metropolitan area - economic growth comparison (Index 2010=100), 2000-25
Figure 3: Sofia metropolitan area - GDP per capita comparison, 2000-25
Figure 4: Sofia metropolitan area - employment structure, 2000-25 (% of total)
Figure 5: Sofia metropolitan area - population comparison, 2000-25
Figure 6: Sofia metropolitan area - population by age, 2000-25 (% of total)
