Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists was 34.8 Thousand persons in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
34.8 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 11.5%
World rank
26th
of 45 countries
All-time high
43.4 Thousand persons
in 2007
All-time low
22.5 Thousand persons
in 2014
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Bulgaria, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Bulgaria stood at 34.8 Thousand persons.
The figure is up 11.5% on the previous year and up 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Bulgaria peaked at 43.4 Thousand persons in 2007 and was at its lowest, 22.5 Thousand persons, in 2014.
Bulgaria ranks 26th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 36.7 Thousand persons | — |
| 2005 | 37 Thousand persons | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 42.4 Thousand persons | +14.6% |
| 2007 | 43.4 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 43.1 Thousand persons | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 41.2 Thousand persons | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 39.9 Thousand persons | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 26.6 Thousand persons | -33.3% |
| 2012 | 26.5 Thousand persons | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 25.8 Thousand persons | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 22.5 Thousand persons | -12.8% |
| 2015 | 30.5 Thousand persons | +35.6% |
| 2016 | 29.1 Thousand persons | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 30.8 Thousand persons | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 31.7 Thousand persons | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 27.2 Thousand persons | -14.2% |
| 2020 | 24.5 Thousand persons | -9.9% |
| 2021 | 23.8 Thousand persons | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 26.5 Thousand persons | +11.3% |
| 2023 | 29.1 Thousand persons | +9.8% |
| 2024 | 31.2 Thousand persons | +7.2% |
| 2025 | 34.8 Thousand persons | +11.5% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 34.8 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 46.8 Thousand persons, 74% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 34.8 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 61.2 Thousand persons, 57% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.63 Thousand persons | 36.7 Thousand persons | 43.4 Thousand persons | 6 |
| 2010s | 29.06 Thousand persons | 22.5 Thousand persons | 39.9 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.32 Thousand persons | 23.8 Thousand persons | 34.8 Thousand persons | 6 |
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 employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Bulgaria?
- Employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Bulgaria was 34.8 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 43.4 Thousand persons in 2007.
- What is the lowest employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.5 Thousand persons in 2014.
- How does Bulgaria rank for employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists?
- Bulgaria ranks 26th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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