Employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level was 2,930 Thousand persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
2,930 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
22nd
of 47 countries
All-time high
3,361 Thousand persons
in 2008
All-time low
2,756 Thousand persons
in 2001
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level in Bulgaria, 2000–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 2,930 Thousand persons for employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 3.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level in Bulgaria peaked at 3,361 Thousand persons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2,756 Thousand persons, in 2001.
That places Bulgaria 22nd out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,872 Thousand persons | — |
| 2001 | 2,756 Thousand persons | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 2,800 Thousand persons | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 2,876 Thousand persons | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 2,970 Thousand persons | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 2,982 Thousand persons | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 3,110 Thousand persons | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 3,253 Thousand persons | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 3,361 Thousand persons | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 3,254 Thousand persons | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 3,075 Thousand persons | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 2,965 Thousand persons | -3.6% |
| 2012 | 2,934 Thousand persons | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 2,935 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2,981 Thousand persons | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 3,032 Thousand persons | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 3,017 Thousand persons | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 3,150 Thousand persons | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 3,153 Thousand persons | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 3,044 Thousand persons | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 2,932 Thousand persons | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 2,877 Thousand persons | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 2,941 Thousand persons | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 2,932 Thousand persons | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 2,933 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 2,930 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 2,930 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,014 Thousand persons, 97% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 2,930 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,340 Thousand persons, 68% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,023 Thousand persons | 2,756 Thousand persons | 3,361 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,029 Thousand persons | 2,934 Thousand persons | 3,153 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,924 Thousand persons | 2,877 Thousand persons | 2,941 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 persons by occupation and educational attainment level in Bulgaria?
- Employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level in Bulgaria was 2,930 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 3,361 Thousand persons in 2008.
- What is the lowest employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,756 Thousand persons in 2001.
- How does Bulgaria rank for employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level?
- Bulgaria ranks 22nd out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons by occupation and educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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