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Real consumers of Bulgaria, profiled by Frequent Research.

Know them by age and gender.

  • CapitalSofia
  • CurrencyEuro (EUR)
  • LanguagesBulgarian
Explore the panel Get the panel book 135,602profiled consumers33profile tables€Euro
  • GenderFemales51.3% · 69,564
  • Age30-4940.4% · 54,783
  • Education (highest level completed)Secondary / high school graduate30.5% · 41,359
  • Occupation / Employment StatusFull-Time Employee38.8% · 52,614
  • Marital StatusMarried / Civil Partnership47% · 63,733
  • Life Stage / GenerationMillennials (born 1981–1996)33.6% · 45,562
  • Ethnicity / Population BackgroundBulgarian90% · 122,042
  • Province (Oblast) DistributionSofia City22.5% · 30,510
  • Annual Household Income (gross, EUR)Low Household Income · €6,000 – €9,99919.2% · 26,036
  • Annual Personal Income (gross, EUR)Lower-Middle Income · €5,500 – €7,99919.3% · 26,171
  • Home Category (living arrangement)Own Primary Residence60% · 81,361
  • Dwelling TypeApartment / Flat – with balcony or garden23% · 31,188
  • Parents of Children (age of youngest child)18+ Years (adult children)30.4% · 41,223
  • AutomotiveMass-Market Car Owners38.5% · 52,207
At a glance

Bulgaria in 7 numbers

  • 135,602profiled consumers in Bulgaria
  • Gender51.3%Females
  • Age40.4%30-49
  • Where they live22.5%Sofia City
  • Occupation38.8%Full-Time Employee
  • Personal income19.3%Lower-Middle Income · €5,500 – €7,999
  • Technology31.1%Android Smartphone Users

Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026; income bands in this book are in lev (BGN).

Who they are

Gender, age, marital status, education and life stage.

Gender

2 groups
  • 48.7%66,038 Males
  • 51.3%69,564 Females

Largest group: Females at 51.3%

Age

5 groups
3.3%4,47513-17 19.3%26,17118-29 40.4%54,78330-49 25.3%34,30750-64 11.7%15,86565+

Largest group: 30-49 at 40.4%

Education (highest level completed)

9 groups
  • Less than secondary / high school15%20,340
  • Secondary / high school graduate30.5%41,359
  • Post-secondary vocational / technical training16.7%22,646
  • Some college / university – no degree10.2%13,831
  • Associate / short-cycle tertiary diploma2.5%3,390
  • Bachelor's degree15.2%20,612
  • Master's degree (MA, MSc, MBA, etc.)7.4%10,035
  • Professional degree (MD, DDS, LLB, JD, etc.)1.7%2,305
  • Doctorate (PhD, EdD)0.8%1,085

Largest group: Secondary / high school graduate at 30.5%

Marital Status

5 groups
  • Married / Civil Partnership47%63,733
  • Single / Never Married28%37,969
  • Divorced4.1%5,560
  • Widowed / Separated6.8%9,221
  • Living with Partner (Cohabiting)14.1%19,120

Largest group: Married / Civil Partnership at 47%

Life Stage / Generation

5 groups
  • Millennials (born 1981–1996)33.6%45,562
  • Gen X (born 1965–1980)27.6%37,426
  • Gen Z (born 1997–2012)19.3%26,171
  • Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964)16.2%21,968
  • Silent Generation (born before 1946)3.3%4,475

Largest group: Millennials (born 1981–1996) at 33.6%

Work & money

What they do, what they earn and how they bank.

Occupation / Employment Status

11 groups
  • Full-Time Employee38.8%52,614
  • Retired16.9%22,917
  • Student10.8%14,645
  • Homemaker9.8%13,289
  • Self-Employed / Contract / Freelance6.2%8,407
  • Unemployed4.7%6,373
  • Stay-at-Home Parent (full-time childcare)4%5,424
  • Disabled / Not Able to Work3.9%5,288
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Largest group: Full-Time Employee at 38.8%

Annual Household Income (gross, EUR)

10 groups
7%9,492Very Low Household Income · Below €6,000 19.2%26,036Low Household Income · €6,000 – €9,999 18.1%24,544Lower-Middle Household Income · €10,000 – €13,999 15%20,340Middle Household Income · €14,000 – €17,999 16.5%22,374Upper-Middle Household Income · €18,000 – €23,999 11.6%15,730Comfortable Household Income · €24,000 – €31,999 7%9,492Affluent Household Income · €32,000 – €43,999 3.3%4,475High Household Income · €44,000 – €64,999 1.4%1,898Very High Household Income · €65,000 – €99,999 0.9%1,220Top Household Income Tier · €100,000 and above

Largest group: Low Household Income · €6,000 – €9,999 at 19.2%

Annual Personal Income (gross, EUR)

10 groups
6.2%8,407Very Low Income · Below €3,300 13.8%18,713Low Income · €3,300 – €5,499 19.3%26,171Lower-Middle Income · €5,500 – €7,999 19.3%26,171Middle Income · €8,000 – €10,999 12.1%16,408Upper-Middle Income · €11,000 – €13,999 12.9%17,493Comfortable Income · €14,000 – €18,999 9.7%13,153Affluent Income · €19,000 – €26,999 4%5,424High Income · €27,000 – €37,999 1.8%2,441Very High Income · €38,000 – €59,999 0.9%1,220Top Income Tier · €60,000 and above

Largest group: Lower-Middle Income · €5,500 – €7,999 at 19.3%

Banking & Financial Services

12 groups
  • Debit Card Users19.6%26,578
  • Online / Mobile Banking Users14.5%19,662
  • Digital Wallet / Mobile Money Users12.8%17,357
  • Personal Loan Holders8.7%11,797
  • Life Insurance Policy Holders8.5%11,526
  • Credit Card Holders8%10,848
  • Home Loan / Mortgage Holders7.4%10,035
  • Retirement / Pension Savers6.3%8,543
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Largest group: Debit Card Users at 19.6%

Home & family

Homes, ownership, children and family life.

Home Category (living arrangement)

5 groups
  • Own Primary Residence60%81,361
  • Rent Primary Residence9.5%12,882
  • Live with Family Member(s) in Their Residence22.9%31,053
  • Live in Student / University Accommodation3.2%4,339
  • Other Living Arrangement4.4%5,966

Largest group: Own Primary Residence at 60%

Dwelling Type

11 groups
  • 23%31,188Apartment / Flat – with balcony or garden
  • 21.4%29,019Detached House
  • 15.3%20,747Apartment / Flat – no outside space
  • 9.1%12,340Semi-Detached House
  • 8.9%12,069Terraced / Row House / Townhouse
  • 7.7%10,441Bungalow / Single-Storey House
  • 5.3%7,187Condominium / Serviced Apartment
  • 3.2%4,339Cottage / Farmhouse
  • 2.6%3,526Dormitory / Hostel / Group Quarters
  • 2%2,712Other Dwelling Type
  • 1.5%2,034Mobile Home / Caravan

Largest group: Apartment / Flat – with balcony or garden at 23%

Parents of Children (age of youngest child)

5 groups
13.2%17,8990-2 Years 15.7%21,2903-6 Years 21.4%29,0197-12 Years 19.3%26,17113-17 Years 30.4%41,22318+ Years (adult children)

Largest group: 18+ Years (adult children) at 30.4%

Parenting, Family & Household Roles

12 groups
  • Primary Grocery Shoppers15.4%20,883
  • Household Head / Main Earner14.5%19,662
  • Dual-Income Households13.8%18,713
  • Household Budget Managers11.2%15,187
  • Children's Education Decision Makers7.6%10,306
  • Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren7.3%9,899
  • Multi-Generational Households6.6%8,950
  • New Parents (child under 1 year)6.1%8,272
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Largest group: Primary Grocery Shoppers at 15.4%

Household Services & Maintenance

9 groups
  • Household Service Decision Makers18.9%25,629
  • Home Maintenance & Handyman Service Users14.4%19,527
  • Plumbing Service Customers14.2%19,255
  • Residential Cleaning / Domestic Help Users12.9%17,493
  • Electrical Repair Service Customers12.2%16,543
  • Laundry / Dry-Cleaning Service Users8.2%11,119
  • Landlords & Property Managers7.9%10,713
  • Pest-Control Service Customers6.4%8,679
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Largest group: Household Service Decision Makers at 18.9%

Where they live

Regions and background across the country.

Ethnicity / Population Background

4 groups
  • Bulgarian90%122,042
  • Turkish6%8,136
  • Other ethnic groups / minorities (Russian, Armenian, Greek, etc.)3%4,068
  • Roma1%1,356

Largest group: Bulgarian at 90%

Province (Oblast) Distribution

28 groups
  • Sofia City22.5%30,510
  • Plovdiv9.7%13,153
  • Varna7.4%10,035
  • Burgas5.5%7,458
  • Stara Zagora4.5%6,102
  • Blagoevgrad4%5,424
  • Pleven3.7%5,017
  • Veliko Tarnovo3.3%4,475
  • Pazardzhik3.1%4,204
  • Haskovo3%4,068
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Largest group: Sofia City at 22.5%

What they own & use

Cars, devices, travel, lifestyle and media.

Automotive

  • 38.5%52,207Mass-Market Car Owners
  • 21.3%28,883Car Insurance Policy Holders
  • 10.6%14,374Vehicle Service & Repair Decision Makers
  • 7.1%9,628Vehicle Purchase Intenders (next 12 months)
All 11 groups

Technology & Digital Usage

  • 31.1%42,172Android Smartphone Users
  • 9.9%13,425iOS Smartphone Users
  • 9.2%12,475Online Learning / E-Learning Users
  • 7.8%10,577Generative AI & Chatbot Users
All 11 groups

Travel

  • 21.7%29,426Frequent Domestic Travellers (3+ trips a year)
  • 19.3%26,171Family Vacationers
  • 9.9%13,425International Travellers
  • 8.3%11,255Weekend / Short-Break Travellers
All 12 groups

Lifestyle & Hobbies

  • 14.4%19,527Gardeners & Home Growers
  • 11.5%15,594Holistic Wellness Enthusiasts (spa retreats, detox, wellbeing)
  • 10.1%13,696DIY & Home Improvement Enthusiasts
  • 9.6%13,018Nature & Outdoor Leisure (camping, picnics)
All 12 groups

Media & Entertainment

  • 14.9%20,205Linear / Pay-TV Viewers
  • 13.5%18,306OTT / Subscription Video Streaming Subscribers
  • 13.1%17,764Free Ad-Supported Video Platform Viewers
  • 13%17,628Music Streaming Users
All 10 groups

Tobacco, Nicotine & Alcohol Consumers (adults of legal age)

  • 24.7%33,494Adult Tobacco Product Users
  • 22.6%30,646Beer Consumers
  • 17.8%24,137Non-Tobacco / Nicotine Users
  • 16.1%21,832Wine & Spirits Consumers
All 9 groups

Consumer Electronics Ownership & Purchase

  • 17.2%23,324Consumer Electronics Purchase Decision Makers
  • 14.1%19,120Major Home Appliance Buyers
  • 12.8%17,357Laptop / Desktop Computer Owners
  • 12.3%16,679Audio / Headphone Device Owners
All 10 groups

Content Creators & Social Media Influence

  • 24.2%32,816Casual Social Media Content Posters
  • 13.2%17,899Long-Form Video Creators
  • 13.1%17,764Short-Form Video Creators
  • 11.6%15,730Photo & Visual Content Creators
All 10 groups

Audience profiles

Ready-made audiences for shopping, sport, gaming, beauty, pets, food and health.

Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference Sports Interest & Participation Gaming Beauty, Fashion & Personal Care Pet Ownership & Pet Care Food & Beverages (at home) Health, Disability & Healthcare Luxury & Premium Consumer Restaurant & Food Delivery Consumers

Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference

  1. Online Shoppers14.6%19,7982
  2. Value & Discount Seekers16.3%22,1031
  3. In-Store Shoppers13.6%18,4423
  • Value & Discount Seekers16.3%22,103
  • Online Shoppers14.6%19,798
  • In-Store Shoppers13.6%18,442
  • Fashion & Apparel Shoppers8.5%11,526
  • Omnichannel Shoppers7.8%10,577
  • Home & Furnishing Shoppers7.2%9,763
  • Impulse Buyers6.8%9,221
  • Brand-Loyal Shoppers6.5%8,814
  • Second-Hand & Re-Commerce Shoppers5.4%7,323
  • Social Commerce / Live-Shopping Buyers4.6%6,238
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Profile distributions are modelled estimates for planning and feasibility, built from public demographic and market patterns. They are not a count of individual panel members; feasibility for your exact audience is confirmed for each project.

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