Over 60% of Bulgarians Happy in 2025, but Pessimism Grows for 2026

A majority of Bulgarians reported being happy in 2025, though views on the country’s overall progress remain mixed, according to a survey by the Trend Research Center commissioned by "24 Chasa". The study, conducted between November 29 and December 5, 2025, involved 1,002 face-to-face interviews with adults aged 18 and older.

In terms of personal well-being, 61% of respondents said they were happy over the past year, a figure comparable to the previous year....