Bulgaria vs Hong Kong: Labor force participation rate
Bulgaria
56.12
in 2025
Hong Kong
56.36
in 2025
Bulgaria rank
133rd
Hong Kong rank
132nd
Labor force participation rate over time
- Bulgaria
- Hong Kong
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 56.36 against 56.12 in Bulgaria, a difference of 0.24.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Hong Kong has been ahead every year.
Bulgaria ranks 133rd and Hong Kong ranks 132nd of 186 countries.
Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bulgaria | Hong Kong | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49.93 | 61.92 | 11.99 | Hong Kong |
| 2000s | 51.81 | 60.61 | 8.8 | Hong Kong |
| 2010s | 54.2 | 60.07 | 5.87 | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 56.22 | 57.66 | 1.45 | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate, Bulgaria or Hong Kong?
- Hong Kong, at 56.36 against 56.12 in Bulgaria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate between Bulgaria and Hong Kong?
- 0.24, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Hong Kong?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Bulgaria and Hong Kong rank globally for labor force participation rate?
- Bulgaria ranks 133rd and Hong Kong ranks 132nd of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Labor force participation rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.