This web page presents information about the work of the IMF in Bulgaria, including the activities of the IMF Resident Representative Office. Additional information can be found on the Bulgaria and IMF country page, including IMF reports and Executive Board documents that deal with Bulgaria.

Mr. Gottlieb has been appointed as the new Resident Representative for Bulgaria and Romania. He replaces Mr. Ilahi.

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At A Glance

  • Current IMF membership: 191 countries
  • Bulgaria joined September 25, 1990
  • Quota : SDR 896.3 million
  • The 2024 Article IV Consultation was discussed by the Executive Board on June 3, 2024

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Office Activities

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IMF’s Work on Bulgaria

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Regional Economic Outlook

October 24, 2024

Regional Economic Outlook for Europe, October 2024

A Recovery Short of Europe’s Full Potential

Europe’s economy is recovering, benefiting from a strong crises’ response. Yet, the recovery is falling short of its full potential. Uncertainty about persistent core inflation, policy directions, and geopolitical conflicts, is dampening the near-term outlook. In the longer term, perennially weak productivity growth—a result of limited scale and business dynamism–-amid new headwinds from fragmentation and climate change are holding back growth potential.
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