Average weekly hours actually worked per employee in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Average weekly hours actually worked per employee was 38.9 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Average weekly hours actually worked per employee in Bulgaria, 2000–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average weekly hours actually worked per employee in Bulgaria is 38.9, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly hours actually worked per employee in Bulgaria peaked at 40.75 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 38.9, in 2024.
Bulgaria ranks 63rd of 101 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Average weekly hours actually worked per employee in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 40.38 | — |
| 2001 | 40.63 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 40.75 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 39.63 | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 40.35 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 40.36 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 40.71 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 40.75 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 40.74 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 40.04 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 40.25 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 40 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 39.85 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 39.68 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 39.73 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 39.94 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 40.11 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 39.81 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 39.77 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 39.47 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 39.3 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 39.43 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 39.09 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 38.91 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 38.9 | -0.0% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 38.9 is above the median for high income countries, which is 37.13, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 38.9 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.36, 1.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.43 | 39.63 | 40.75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.86 | 39.47 | 40.25 | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.13 | 38.9 | 39.43 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More work & labour data for Bulgaria
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7248 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7055 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7441 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.5 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.5166 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 4,606 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 817.52 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1,761 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1,770 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3,531 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average weekly hours actually worked per employee in Bulgaria?
- Average weekly hours actually worked per employee in Bulgaria was 38.9 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average weekly hours actually worked per employee recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 40.75 in 2002.
- What is the lowest average weekly hours actually worked per employee recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.9 in 2024.
- How does Bulgaria rank for average weekly hours actually worked per employee?
- Bulgaria ranks 63rd out of 101 countries with data for 2024.
- Is average weekly hours actually worked per employee rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Average weekly hours actually worked per employee. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Data on hours of work are presented, whenever possible, on the basis of the average number of hours of work per week, and with reference to hours worked in the main (paid) job regardless of working time arrangements (e.g. full-time and part-time). Data disaggregated by occupation are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO). Data may have been regrouped from the national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISCO. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.