Sofia population for Eurostat's city geography in Bulgaria was 1,221,172 on 1 January 2022.
Its average annual rent for housing is €42.23 per m² (2022) — 23rd highest of the 168 cities reporting this Eurostat field.
Its 1991–2020 climate normal is a mean annual temperature of 10.7 °C with 713 mm of precipitation a year (Copernicus ERA5-Land).
In its wider region (NUTS BG411), GDP was €35,400 per inhabitant (2024, Eurostat) — a regional figure, not a city value.
This profile reports 43 of the 50 indicators currently tracked for European cities; the rest are not reported for Sofia. Source: official datasets listed in the source registry.
Population & demographics
Population on 1 January, total
#6 of 426 · 99th pct · #1 in Bulgaria
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
#221 of 381 · 42nd pct · #3 in Bulgaria
910
persons per km2 · 2022
Share of population aged 65 and over
#340 of 386 · 11th pct · #18 in Bulgaria
17.1%
of population · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Population on 1 January, total
Sofia: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 1,221,172. Higher than 420 of 426 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 38,669 to 3,677,472; median 104,735.
38,669
3,677,472
median 104,735
Sofia: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 1,221,172 Higher than 420 of 426 records in the same comparison group Median 104,735
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
Sofia: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 910. Higher than 160 of 381 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 28 to 9,215; median 1,069.
28
9,215
median 1,069
Sofia: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 910 Higher than 160 of 381 records in the same comparison group Median 1,069
Share of population aged 65 and over
Sofia: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 17.1%. Higher than 43 of 386 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 9.1% to 32.5%; median 20.9%.
9.1%
32.5%
median 20.9%
Sofia: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 17.1% Higher than 43 of 386 records in the same comparison group Median 20.9%
Climate (ERA5-Land normals)
Sofia climate by month Sofia monthly 1991-2020 normals. Temperature -1.1°C to 21.7°C; warmest Aug, coldest Jan. Precipitation up to 91mm per month.
25 120 20 100 15 80 10 60 5 40 0 20 -5 0
°C
mm
J F M A M J J A S O N D
● mean temperature (°C, left) · ▮ precipitation (mm, right) Sofia monthly climate normals Month Temp Precip Jan -1.1°C 47mm Feb 0.9°C 48mm Mar 5.3°C 65mm Apr 10.5°C 71mm May 15.4°C 91mm Jun 19.4°C 82mm Jul 21.5°C 68mm Aug 21.7°C 47mm Sep 17.0°C 46mm Oct 11.4°C 53mm Nov 5.5°C 42mm Dec 0.4°C 53mm
ERA5-Land 1991–2020 normals.
Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#291 of 601 · 51st pct · #13 in Bulgaria
10.7
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#511 of 601 · 15th pct · #13 in Bulgaria
-1.1
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#186 of 601 · 69th pct · #13 in Bulgaria
21.5
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land reanalysis total precipitation at the city centroid grid cell; not station weather.
#429 of 601 · 29th pct · #5 in Bulgaria
713
mm per year · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land mean surface solar radiation; this is irradiance, NOT sunshine hours.
#154 of 601 · 74th pct · #7 in Bulgaria
168
W per m2 · centroid · 1991-2020
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Sofia: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 10.7. Higher than 307 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.3 to 24.5; median 10.6.
1.3
24.5
median 10.6
Sofia: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 10.7 Higher than 307 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 10.6
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Sofia: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Sofia: -1.1. Higher than 89 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range -9.3 to 13.5; median 2.6.
-9.3
13.5
median 2.6
Sofia: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Sofia -1.1 Higher than 89 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 2.6
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Sofia: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 21.5. Higher than 415 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 12.5 to 38.1; median 19.3.
12.5
38.1
median 19.3
Sofia: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 21.5 Higher than 415 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 19.3
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
Sofia: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 713. Higher than 172 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 261 to 2,516; median 816.
261
2,516
median 816
Sofia: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 713 Higher than 172 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 816
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
Sofia: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 168. Higher than 447 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 96 to 230; median 136.
96
230
median 136
Sofia: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 168 Higher than 447 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 136
Air quality (EEA annualized)
Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#25 of 329 · 92nd pct · #2 in Bulgaria
Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#227 of 281 · 19th pct · #5 in Bulgaria
Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#82 of 298 · 72nd pct · #6 in Bulgaria
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Sofia: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 26. Higher than 304 of 329 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 5 to 35; median 16.
5
35
median 16
Sofia: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 26 Higher than 304 of 329 records in the same comparison group Median 16
Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Sofia: Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 45. Higher than 54 of 281 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 33 to 81; median 52.
33
81
median 52
Sofia: Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 45 Higher than 54 of 281 records in the same comparison group Median 52
Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Sofia: Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 13. Higher than 215 of 298 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 3 to 22; median 9.
3
22
median 9
Sofia: Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 13 Higher than 215 of 298 records in the same comparison group Median 9
Average annual rent for housing per m2
This is a reported Eurostat city field, not a full housing-cost basket.
#23 of 168 · 86th pct · #1 in Bulgaria
€42.23e
EUR per m2 per year · 2022
Average price for buying an apartment
Coverage is voluntary and city-level availability must be shown.
#164 of 218 · 25th pct · #1 in Bulgaria
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Average annual rent for housing per m2
Sofia: Average annual rent for housing per m2 in the same year and geography grain Sofia: €42.23. Higher than 145 of 168 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €5.90 to €230.00; median €9.10.
€5.90
€230.00
median €9.10
Sofia: Average annual rent for housing per m2 in the same year and geography grain
Sofia €42.23 Higher than 145 of 168 records in the same comparison group Median €9.10
Average price for buying an apartment
Sofia: Average price for buying an apartment in the same year and geography grain Sofia: €100,544. Higher than 54 of 218 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €14,900 to €652,648; median €176,563.
€14,900
€652,648
median €176,563
Sofia: Average price for buying an apartment in the same year and geography grain
Sofia €100,544 Higher than 54 of 218 records in the same comparison group Median €176,563
Unemployment rate
Eurostat city or greater-city unemployment rate for the stated year; national definitions and observation flags still apply.
#279 of 288 · 1st pct · #13 in Bulgaria
2.1%e
of population · 2022
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Workplace-based jobs reported for the Eurostat city or greater-city geography; not employed residents or job openings.
#6 of 411 · 99th pct · #1 in Bulgaria
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Unemployment rate
Sofia: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 2.1%. Higher than 4 of 288 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.3% to 33.0%; median 7.8%.
1.3%
33.0%
median 7.8%
Sofia: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 2.1% Higher than 4 of 288 records in the same comparison group Median 7.8%
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Sofia: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 971,226. Higher than 405 of 411 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 8,769 to 2,091,000; median 54,000.
8,769
2,091,000
median 54,000
Sofia: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 971,226 Higher than 405 of 411 records in the same comparison group Median 54,000
Education
Share of students in higher education in the total population
#115 of 301 · 61st pct · #5 in Bulgaria
80
students per 1000 residents · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Share of students in higher education in the total population
Sofia: Share of students in higher education in the total population in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 80. Higher than 185 of 301 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 579; median 62.
0
579
median 62
Sofia: Share of students in higher education in the total population in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 80 Higher than 185 of 301 records in the same comparison group Median 62
Crude birth rate
Annual live births per 1000 residents for the reported Eurostat geography; not a fertility rate.
#55 of 366 · 84th pct · #1 in Bulgaria
10
births per 1000 residents · 2022
Crude death rate
Annual deaths per 1000 residents for the reported Eurostat geography; age structure strongly affects comparisons.
#134 of 400 · 66th pct · #16 in Bulgaria
13
deaths per 1000 residents · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Crude birth rate
Sofia: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 10. Higher than 309 of 366 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4 to 24; median 8.
4
24
median 8
Sofia: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 10 Higher than 309 of 366 records in the same comparison group Median 8
Crude death rate
Sofia: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 13. Higher than 266 of 400 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 5 to 20; median 12.
5
20
median 12
Sofia: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 13 Higher than 266 of 400 records in the same comparison group Median 12
People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Small annual rates can be volatile; do not present as a full traffic-safety score.
#111 of 358 · 68th pct · #12 in Bulgaria
0
deaths per 10000 population · 2022
Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes)
Reported Eurostat infrastructure length; not a cycling-mode-share or safety measure.
#180 of 328 · 45th pct · #1 in Bulgaria
Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone
#31 of 73 · 58th pct · #6 in Bulgaria
Cost of a taxi ride of 5 km to the centre at daytime
#57 of 75 · 24th pct · #4 in Bulgaria
Compare with same-grain records from the same year People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Sofia: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 0. Higher than 244 of 358 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 2; median 0.
0
2
median 0
Sofia: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 0 Higher than 244 of 358 records in the same comparison group Median 0
Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes)
Sofia: Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes) in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 98. Higher than 148 of 328 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 1,073,473; median 138.
0
1,073,473
median 138
Sofia: Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes) in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 98 Higher than 148 of 328 records in the same comparison group Median 138
Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone
Sofia: Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone in the same year and geography grain Sofia: €32. Higher than 42 of 73 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €10 to €100; median €29.
€10
€100
median €29
Sofia: Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone in the same year and geography grain
Sofia €32 Higher than 42 of 73 records in the same comparison group Median €29
Cost of a taxi ride of 5 km to the centre at daytime
Sofia: Cost of a taxi ride of 5 km to the centre at daytime in the same year and geography grain Sofia: €4. Higher than 18 of 75 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €3 to €32; median €6.
€3
€32
median €6
Sofia: Cost of a taxi ride of 5 km to the centre at daytime in the same year and geography grain
Sofia €4 Higher than 18 of 75 records in the same comparison group Median €6
Country price context (PPP)
Country price level index for GDP
61
EU27_2020=100 · BG · 2024
Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents
Cinema-seat capacity per resident; not annual attendance or a culture score.
#189 of 267 · 29th pct · #5 in Bulgaria
11
seats per 1000 residents · 2022
Cinema attendance per year
Culture attendance count where reported; not a full cultural-offer index.
#10 of 246 · 96th pct · #1 in Bulgaria
1,680,258
visits per year · 2022
Number of museum visitors per year
Museum visitor count where reported; not a count of museums or all cultural visits.
#31 of 226 · 86th pct · #1 in Bulgaria
625,497
visits per year · 2022
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Library distribution points where reported; not library visits or service quality.
#348 of 425 · 9th pct · #1 in Bulgaria
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents
Sofia: Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 11. Higher than 78 of 267 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 89; median 16.
0
89
median 16
Sofia: Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 11 Higher than 78 of 267 records in the same comparison group Median 16
Cinema attendance per year
Sofia: Cinema attendance per year in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 1,680,258. Higher than 236 of 246 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 8,226,299; median 239,309.
0
8,226,299
median 239,309
Sofia: Cinema attendance per year in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 1,680,258 Higher than 236 of 246 records in the same comparison group Median 239,309
Number of museum visitors per year
Sofia: Number of museum visitors per year in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 625,497. Higher than 195 of 226 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 23,305,990; median 60,998.
0
23,305,990
median 60,998
Sofia: Number of museum visitors per year in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 625,497 Higher than 195 of 226 records in the same comparison group Median 60,998
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Sofia: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 2. Higher than 37 of 425 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1 to 336; median 8.
1
336
median 8
Sofia: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 2 Higher than 37 of 425 records in the same comparison group Median 8
Resident perception survey
Sofia resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
12.9%
somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
29.1%
very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
8.5%
rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
31.4%
very satisfied with the noise level in the city
9.6%
rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
27.5%
very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
9.1%
rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
26.1%
strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
30.8%
somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
50.1%
Feel safe at night — strongly agree
15.3%
Feel safe at night — somewhat agree
32.4%
Transport affordable — strongly agree
33.1%
Transport affordable — somewhat agree
37.9%
Sofia resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 12.9% somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 29.1% very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 8.5% rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 31.4% very satisfied with the noise level in the city 9.6% rather satisfied with the noise level in the city 27.5% very satisfied with cleanliness in the city 9.1% rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city 26.1% strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 30.8% somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 50.1% Feel safe at night — strongly agree 15.3% Feel safe at night — somewhat agree 32.4% Transport affordable — strongly agree 33.1% Transport affordable — somewhat agree 37.9%
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Sofia: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 12.9%. Higher than 35 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.9% to 23.6%; median 9.7%.
2.9%
23.6%
median 9.7%
Sofia: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 12.9% Higher than 35 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 9.7%
Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Sofia: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 29.1%. Higher than 38 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 6% to 47%; median 25.4%.
6%
47%
median 25.4%
Sofia: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 29.1% Higher than 38 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 25.4%
Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Sofia: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 8.5%. Higher than 9 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.6% to 49.2%; median 18.9%.
2.6%
49.2%
median 18.9%
Sofia: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 8.5% Higher than 9 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 18.9%
Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Sofia: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 31.4%. Higher than 9 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 14.2% to 61.7%; median 45.5%.
14.2%
61.7%
median 45.5%
Sofia: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 31.4% Higher than 9 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 45.5%
Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city
Sofia: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 9.6%. Higher than 4 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.7% to 33%; median 18.7%.
7.7%
33%
median 18.7%
Sofia: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 9.6% Higher than 4 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 18.7%
Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
Sofia: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 27.5%. Higher than 4 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 21.1% to 61.3%; median 45.5%.
21.1%
61.3%
median 45.5%
Sofia: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 27.5% Higher than 4 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 45.5%
Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Sofia: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 9.1%. Higher than 6 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.2% to 52.6%; median 15.9%.
2.2%
52.6%
median 15.9%
Sofia: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 9.1% Higher than 6 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 15.9%
Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Sofia: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 26.1%. Higher than 2 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4% to 66.5%; median 45.2%.
4%
66.5%
median 45.2%
Sofia: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 26.1% Higher than 2 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 45.2%
Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Sofia: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 30.8%. Higher than 5 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 15.6% to 73.9%; median 53.4%.
15.6%
73.9%
median 53.4%
Sofia: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 30.8% Higher than 5 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 53.4%
Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Sofia: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 50.1%. Higher than 45 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 18.2% to 54.5%; median 34.6%.
18.2%
54.5%
median 34.6%
Sofia: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 50.1% Higher than 45 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 34.6%
Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Sofia: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 15.3%. Higher than 8 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.2% to 54.1%; median 24.6%.
7.2%
54.1%
median 24.6%
Sofia: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 15.3% Higher than 8 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 24.6%
Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Sofia: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 32.4%. Higher than 8 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 26.1% to 58.5%; median 39.7%.
26.1%
58.5%
median 39.7%
Sofia: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 32.4% Higher than 8 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 39.7%
Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable
Sofia: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 33.1%. Higher than 34 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.5% to 68.3%; median 28.9%.
7.5%
68.3%
median 28.9%
Sofia: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 33.1% Higher than 34 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 28.9%
Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable
Sofia: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Sofia: 37.9%. Higher than 24 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 21.1% to 52.6%; median 38.1%.
21.1%
52.6%
median 38.1%
Sofia: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Sofia 37.9% Higher than 24 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 38.1%
Regional context (NUTS) Values describe the city's NUTS region, not the city itself
Regional GDP per inhabitant
€35,400
EUR per inhabitant · BG411 · 2024
Life expectancy at birth, both sexes
Common questions What is the population of Sofia? Sofia had a population of 1,221,172 on 1 January 2022 (Eurostat city figure), the 6th largest of the 426 reporting city records in the same year.
What is the climate of Sofia? Its 1991–2020 ERA5-Land normal is a mean annual temperature of 10.7 °C (January -1.1 °C, July 21.5 °C) with 713 mm of precipitation a year. This is reanalysis, not station weather.
How much is rent in Sofia? Eurostat reports an average annual rent of €42.23 per m² (2022), 23rd highest of the 168 reporting city records in the same year. This is a single reported field, not a full housing-cost basket.
Not reported for this city: Tourism. Eurostat Urban Audit coverage is voluntary, so some indicators are unavailable for some cities.
Eurostat flags: e = estimated · b = break in time series · d = definition differs
Every figure is an official indicator with its source linked. Ranks compare only records with the same reference year and geography grain. See the methodology .
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