In the third quarter of 2024, Bulgaria 's economy expanded by 0.5% compared to the previous quarter, placing it among the top five EU member states for economic growth during this period. The European Union's overall economic output grew by 0.3% in the same timeframe, while the eurozone economy saw a slightly stronger increase of 0.4%. This marked the third consecutive quarter of growth for the EU economy , continuing its recovery from earlier slowdowns. On an annual basis, Bulgaria 's GDP grew