Data Centers in Bulgaria

Bulgaria – High-Speed Connectivity at Competitive Costs

Bulgaria: Strategic Access for Regional Scale

Bulgaria is a specific choice for enterprises requiring low-latency access to the Balkans and the Middle East without the high overhead of Western European hubs. It offers a rare mix of nuclear-backed power stability and aggressive operational pricing that directly protects margins while ensuring rapid regional distribution. For scaling digital businesses, this market provides a stable, high-performance foundation that supports large-scale deployments.

Bulgaria: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Bulgaria operates as a critical digital crossroads. The infrastructure here handles traffic moving between the European Union, Turkey, and the Caucasus with efficiency that rivals much more expensive markets.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: The market supports over 10 carriers providing diverse fiber paths as of September 2025. This neutrality ensures competitive pricing for transit and transport services across the 30 active facilities, preventing vendor lock-in for growing enterprises.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: There are 0 direct on-ramps for major cloud providers as of September 2025, enabling access to 0 cloud regions locally. Local operators typically bridge this gap through private extensions or wavelength services to Frankfurt or Vienna. These connections provide reliable access for hybrid cloud architectures.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): BIX.BG and Netix represent the core peering infrastructure. These exchanges facilitate rapid local traffic exchange and reduce reliance on expensive international transit, which is essential for maintaining the low-latency performance regional users expect.

Bare Metal: High-performance bare metal services are widely available through specialized providers such as Hivelocity and Leaseweb. These options support rapid scaling for compute-heavy workloads without the long lead times of traditional hardware procurement.

Power Analysis

Bulgaria is one of the few EU markets where power is both affordable and relatively green, a combination that keeps CFOs and sustainability officers from losing sleep.

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity is priced at €0.09/kWh as of August 2025. This rate remains highly attractive for power-dense deployments compared to Western European averages, directly improving operational margins for high-compute workloads.

Power Grid Reliability: The Bulgarian grid is reliable and well-engineered. The system supports high-uptime requirements with a redundant generation mix, including 43% nuclear power as of September 2025. Major data center corridors benefit from stable transmission infrastructure designed for industrial use.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Bulgaria serves as a low-cost, high-reliability gateway. It is a sensible destination for companies that want to reach millions of users without the tier-one price tag.

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Most facilities are concentrated near Sofia, providing immediate access to the primary financial and technology hubs. This location is vital for businesses requiring specific, low-latency connections to regional corporate headquarters and government institutions.

Regional Market Reach: Bulgaria acts as a gateway for a population of over 60 million within a low-latency radius. It is an ideal site for content delivery and regional edge computing for the Balkans and surrounding territories.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: While specific data center incentives are not offered, the predictable flat tax structure provides a stable financial environment. This transparency helps businesses manage long-term capital expenditures and operational forecasting with confidence.

Natural Disaster Risk

Overall Risk: Low (2.6/10)

Bulgaria presents a manageable risk profile for natural hazards as of September 2025. The infrastructure is generally built to withstand local conditions. The highest-rated natural risks include:

• Earthquake (6.2/10)
• River Flood (5.1/10)
• Epidemic (3.3/10)
• Coastal Flood (2.9/10) – This is a regional risk specific to Varna and Burgas.
• Drought (2.8/10)

Other natural hazards are considered minor and do not significantly impact the primary data center corridors in Sofia and the surrounding regions.