Bulgaria
The official demographic statistics concerning the migrants and ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities are collected via the National Census. There are publicly available and regularly updated statistics only about the refugees/asylum seekers inflow. Due to the principle of self-definition there are no official statistics on the education attainment of ethnic minorities and migrants.
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Migration & Minority Demographics/Statistics
In 2011, a total of 36,723 foreign citizens are permanently residing in Bulgaria, forming 0.5% of the country’s population. The number of Roma minority totals 325 ,343 people, or 4.9% of the Bulgarian population. The number of Bulgarians self-defined as Muslims is 577,139. Lack of statistical data, especially in education should be noted.
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General Population
7,504,868 people
Qualitative Info
Under the 2011 Census the population of Bulgaria totals 7,504,868 people, which is 1.49 % of EU population.
External Url http://www.nsi.bg/EPDOCS/Census2011final.pdf
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Migrant Population (official/estimates)
In 2011, a total of 36,723 foreign citizens are permanently residing in Bulgaria.
Qualitative Info
In 2011, a total of 36,723 foreign citizens are permanently residing in Bulgaria, forming 0.5% of the country’s population. The number of persons with Russian citizenship totals 11,991 (65.1 % of all foreign citizens), Ukranian – 3,064 (16.6%), FYR Macedonian – 1,091 (5.9%), Moldovan 893 (4.8%) and Serbian – 596 (or 3.1%).
A total of 8,444 EU citizens are permanently residing in Bulgaria in 2011. The United Kingdom citizens hold the largest share with 2,605 persons (30.9% of the EU citizens residing in Bulgaria), followed by the citizens of Greece – 1,235 (14.8%), Germany – 848 (10%), Poland – 819 (9.7%), and Italy – 456 (5.4 %).
A total of 22.9 % of the foreign citizens residing permanently in Bulgaria come from Asia, largest share of these is held by the citizens of Turkey – 32.6 %, followed by the Armenians – 13.9 % and China – 8.9%.Groups affected/interested
- Migrants
External Url http://www.nsi.bg/EPDOCS/Census2011final.pdf
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Capital city's general population
Under the 2011 Census data the population of Sofia totals 1 291 591 people.
External Url http://www.nsi.bg/EPDOCS/Census2011final.pdf
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Refugees/asylum seekers yearly inflow
A total of 1.129 people have applied for a refugee status between 1 January and 31 November 2012.
Number 1129 Main groups Syria, Iraq, Stateless, Afghanistan, Iran, Algeria, Pakistan, Morocco, Armenia, Tunisia.Qualitative Info
A total of 1.129 people have applied for a refugee status between 1 January and 31 November 2012. 353 of them were from Syria, 350 - from Iraq, 112 - stateless, 104 - from Afghanistan, 35 - from Iran, 30 - from Algeria, 25 - from Pakistan, 23 - from Morocco, 18 - from Armenia, and 13 from Tunisia.
Groups affected/interested
- Refugees
External Url http://www.aref.government.bg/?cat=8
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Quotas for admission/entry for employment
There are not entry quotas for emplyment in Bulgaria.
Qualitative Info
Foreign citizens can be employed in Bulgaria after obtaining a work permit by the Bulgarian Employment Agency. A work permit is granted to foreign workers with specialized knowledge and skills when the labor market does not offer local resident. The document is issued only upon request of the employer - natural or legal person registered under the Bulgarian Law. There are no quotas for such permits. Work permit is not required for permanent residents and for persons with rights equal to the permanent residents, or for foreigners with granted refugee or humanitarian status.
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- Employment - labour market
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Overall Settled Minorities' Population
The Minority population of Bulgaria accounts for 1,840,244 or 15.2% of the total population.
Qualitative Info
The Minority population of Bulgaria accounts for 1,840,244 or 15.2% of the total population. As the Census questions on ethnic background, religious views and mother tongue are voluntary and the answers are based on the principle of self-definition. The cited number is based on the answers of 91% of the population.
Groups affected/interested
- Ethnic minorities
External Url http://www.nsi.bg/EPDOCS/Census2011final.pdf
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Roma & Travellers' population
The number of Roma minority totals 325 ,343 people, or 4.9% of the Bulgarian population according to the 2011 Census data.
Qualitative Info
The number of Roma minority totals 325 ,343 people, or 4.9% of the Bulgarian population according to the 2011 Census data. There is, however, a persistent trend a part of the people self-defining as ethnic Bulgarians, Turks, or Romanians to be defined as Roma by the people in their community.
Groups affected/interested
- Roma & Travelers
External Url http://www.nsi.bg/EPDOCS/Census2011final.pdf
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Muslims
The number of Bulgarians self-defined as Muslims is 577,139 according to the Census data.
Qualitative Info
The number of Bulgarians self-defined as Muslims is 577,139. It is essential to note that only 76% of the interviewees answered the question about their religious views.
The number of Turkish ethnic minority group differs from the number of persons self-defined as Muslims as the two groups do not overlap completely. The Turkish ethnic minority totals 588,318 in 2011. A total of 605,802 persons, or 9.1%, defined the Turkish language as their mother tongue.
Groups affected/interested
- Muslims
External Url http://www.nsi.bg/EPDOCS/Census2011final.pdf
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Asylum status granted
Bulgaria has granted refugee status to 14 persons during the January 1 - November 30, 2012 period.
Number 14 % on applications examined 1.24Qualitative Info
Bulgaria has granted refugee status to 14 persons during the January 1 - November 30, 2012 period.
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- Refugees
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Subsidiary protection status granted
During January 1 - November 30, 2012, Bulgaria has granted humanitarian status to 150 persons.
Number 150Qualitative Info
During January 1 - November 30, 2012, Bulgaria has granted humanitarian status to 150 persons.
Groups affected/interested
- Refugees
External Url http://www.aref.government.bg/?cat=8
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Trafficking victims identified/protected
Data available for minors only - 3 child victims for 2011.
Number 3Qualitative Info
The National Statistical Institute collects data only on minors victims of trafficking. In 2011, 3 female minors were identified.
External Url http://www.nsi.bg/otrasal.php?otr=25&a1=931&a2=932&a3=937#cont
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Primary education population of foreign pupils
The Bulgarian Ministry of Education does not collect data on the pupils’ ethnic background.
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Secondary education population of foreign pupils
The Bulgarian Ministry of Education does not collect data on the pupils’ ethnic background.
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- Total of pupils of migrants parents/background in schools (automatically or by hand if no data on previous lines)
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Primary education population of pupils with Roma parents
The data is not available as the Ministry of Education does not collect data on the pupils' ethnic background.
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Secondary education population of pupils with Roma parents
The data is not available as the Ministry of Education does not collect data on the pupils' ethnic background.
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Tertiary education Roma minority population
The number of Roma students for the academic 2010/2011 year stands at 2,136.
Groups affected/interested
- Roma & Travelers
External Url http://romastudents.org/bg-18632.php
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Total of pupils of Roma parents in schools
The Bulgarian Ministry of Education does not collect data on the pupils’ ethnic background.
Qualitative Info
The ECRI report on Bulgaria (fouth monitoring cycle) says that "under the authorities estimates during the 2006/2007 school year some 10% of the schoolchildren are Roma, however no concrete statistics are available".
Groups affected/interested
- Roma & Travelers
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas
- Education
External Url http://www.coe.int/t/dghl/monitoring/ecri/Country-by-country/Bulgaria/BGR-CbC-IV-2009-002-BGR.pdf
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General Population
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Migration & Minority Economics
The European Refugee Fund has allocated to Bulgaria 712 000 euro in 2011. The European Integration Fund has allocated 1 203 588,34 euro and European Return Fund has allocated 702 672,90 euro.
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European Refugee Fund yearly allocation
753.313,35 euro
. 753313.35Qualitative Info
In 2012, Bulgaria has received 753.313,35 euro from the European Refugee Fund.
Groups affected/interested
- Refugees
External Url http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/financing/fundings/mapping-funds/countries/bulgaria/index_en.htm
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European Integration Fund yearly allocation
851.680,63 euro
. 851680.63Qualitative Info
In 2012 the European Integration Fund allocated 851.680,63 euro to Bulgaria.
External Url http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/financing/fundings/mapping-funds/countries/bulgaria/index_en.htm
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European Return Fund yearly allocation
768.391,00 euro
. 768391Qualitative Info
According to the Decision (2012)3516 final of the European Commission, the European Return Fund has allocated 768.391,00 euro to Bulgaria in 2012.
External Url http://www.dmp.mvr.bg/NR/rdonlyres/310E5E9E-7E37-40EE-8CC5-BAC77E12AC9E/0/ComDecRFAP2012.PDF
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Cost/fees for 1 year residence/work permit
250 euros
Qualitative Info
Under the “Tariff № 4 for the fees collected in the Ministry of Interior under the Stamp Duty Act” for granting the right of permanent residence for one year of a foreigner in Bulgaria is collected a fee of 500 levs (about 250 euro). The request of the mentioned service is charged 10 levs (app. 5 euro)
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Cost/fees for Long term / permanent Residence permit
500 euros
Qualitative Info
Under the “Tariff № 4 for the fees collected in the Ministry of Interior under the Stamp Duty Act” the fee for the long-term or permanent residence of foreigners in Bulgaria is BGN 1,000 (about 500 euro). The fee for permanent residence of a foreigner on the basis of marriage to a Bulgarian citizen fee is BGN 150 (about 75 euro). These fees are collected after granting the long-term or permanent residence to the foreigner. The request of the mentioned services is charged 10 levs (app. 5 euro)
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Cost/fees for Citizenship acquisition application
Between 5 and 50 euro.
Qualitative Info
Under “ Tariff № 1 to the Law of State Fees, the fees collected by the courts, prosecution offices and investigation by the Ministry of Justice”, persons whose at least one parent is Bulgarian are charged 30 levs (about 15 euro). Persons of under 18 years old and students of age of under 26 are charged 10 levs (5 euro). Other persons are charged 100 levs (50 euro).
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European Refugee Fund yearly allocation
