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Sofia (stolitsa), Bulgaria
Main town: Sofia · Population 772,275 · 5,701 km²
- Population772,275people · 2025Rank 1 of 2 in Bulgaria
- Unemployment rate4.1%share of the labour force · 2025Rank 1 of 2 in Bulgaria
- Average gross wage€1,027per month, gross · 2025Rank 1 of 2 in Bulgaria
- Manufacturing employees53,783people · 2025Rank 1 of 2 in Bulgaria
- GDP per head38index, EU27 = 100 · 2025Rank 2 of 2 in Bulgaria
- Active companies54,937companies · 2025Rank 2 of 2 in Bulgaria
Trends
Unemployment rate4.1%
Average gross wage€1,027
Top sectors by employment
Employees by sector
- Manufacture of motor vehicles28,188
- Manufacture of food products21,785
- Warehousing and support activities for transportation17,749
- Manufacture of leather and related products17,544
- Wholesale trade16,281
Neighbouring regions
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- Sofia (stolitsa)
- Plovdiv
Who else hires here
The largest employers within commuting distance of Sofia (stolitsa), with 5-year headcount trends.
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10-year cost
Labour, property and tax costs of a site in Sofia (stolitsa) over ten years, net of state aid.
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Commute zones from Sofia
Working-age people within 30, 45 and 60 minutes by car, on the OSM road network.
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Data as of 2025
Sources: Demo data — not real