Employed persons: quarterly data … occupation quarterly in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Employed persons: quarterly data … occupation quarterly was 2,907 Thousand persons in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
2,907 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
23rd
of 47 countries
All-time high
3,358 Thousand persons
in 2008
All-time low
2,629 Thousand persons
in 2001
Years of data
27
2000–2026
Employed persons by professional status and occupation - quarterly in Bulgaria, 2000–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed persons by professional status and occupation - quarterly in Bulgaria is 2,907 Thousand persons, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons by professional status and occupation - quarterly in Bulgaria peaked at 3,358 Thousand persons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2,629 Thousand persons, in 2001.
That places Bulgaria 23rd out of 47 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
Employed persons: quarterly data … occupation quarterly in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,734 Thousand persons | — |
| 2001 | 2,629 Thousand persons | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 2,701 Thousand persons | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 2,820 Thousand persons | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 2,906 Thousand persons | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 2,977 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 3,156 Thousand persons | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 3,302 Thousand persons | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 3,358 Thousand persons | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 3,168 Thousand persons | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 3,041 Thousand persons | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2,972 Thousand persons | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 2,949 Thousand persons | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 2,928 Thousand persons | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 2,986 Thousand persons | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 3,059 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 3,003 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 3,163 Thousand persons | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 3,143 Thousand persons | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 3,016 Thousand persons | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 2,929 Thousand persons | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 2,872 Thousand persons | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 2,975 Thousand persons | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 2,913 Thousand persons | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 2,919 Thousand persons | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 2,908 Thousand persons | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 2,907 Thousand persons | -0.0% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 2,907 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,024 Thousand persons, 96% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 2,907 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,406 Thousand persons, 66% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,975 Thousand persons | 2,629 Thousand persons | 3,358 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,026 Thousand persons | 2,928 Thousand persons | 3,163 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,917 Thousand persons | 2,872 Thousand persons | 2,975 Thousand persons | 7 |
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 professional status and occupation - quarterly in Bulgaria?
- Employed persons by professional status and occupation - quarterly in Bulgaria was 2,907 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons by professional status and occupation - quarterly recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 3,358 Thousand persons in 2008.
- What is the lowest employed persons by professional status and occupation - quarterly recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,629 Thousand persons in 2001.
- How does Bulgaria rank for employed persons by professional status and occupation - quarterly?
- Bulgaria ranks 23rd out of 47 countries with data for 2026.
- Is employed persons by professional status and occupation - quarterly rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. 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 professional status and occupation - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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