Fiction dominates in titles, textbooks lead in print runs
In 2024, a total of 8,891 books were published in Bulgaria, with a combined circulation of 5.3 million copies, according to the National Statistical Institute’s latest publication “Book Publishing and Printing 2024.” Alongside them, 1,252 brochures were issued, with a print run slightly above 1 million.
The data highlights clear preferences. Adult fiction tops the list by number of titles – 3,024 books with a circulation of 1.46 million. By total print run, however, educational literature comes first – 1,379 titles with 2.36 million copies.
Breakdown by main categories:
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Adult fiction: 3,024 titles / 1,464,000 copies
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Scientific literature: 2,256 titles / 364,000 copies
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Popular literature: 1,800 titles / 875,000 copies
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Educational literature: 1,379 titles / 2,362,000 copies
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Children’s and youth literature: 1,331 titles / 1,100,000 copies
Of all books and brochures, 7,545 were published in their original language, including Bulgarian. Translations accounted for 2,598 titles, reflecting the steady demand for international authors.