Employed persons in selected tourism industries (NACE Rev. 2) by in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Employed persons in selected tourism industries (NACE Rev. 2) by was 2,916 Thousand persons in 2026. ▼ Falling
Latest (2026)
2,916 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
22nd
of 45 countries
All-time high
3,364 Thousand persons
in 2008
All-time low
2,876 Thousand persons
in 2021
Years of data
19
2008–2026
Employed persons in selected tourism industries (NACE Rev. 2) by in Bulgaria, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed persons in selected tourism industries (nace rev. 2) by in Bulgaria is 2,916 Thousand persons, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons in selected tourism industries (nace rev. 2) by in Bulgaria peaked at 3,364 Thousand persons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2,876 Thousand persons, in 2021.
That places Bulgaria 22nd out of 45 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Employed persons in selected tourism industries (NACE Rev. 2) by in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,364 Thousand persons | — |
| 2009 | 3,172 Thousand persons | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 3,044 Thousand persons | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2,974 Thousand persons | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 2,952 Thousand persons | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 2,932 Thousand persons | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 2,990 Thousand persons | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 3,062 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 3,006 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 3,168 Thousand persons | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 3,149 Thousand persons | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 3,021 Thousand persons | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 2,936 Thousand persons | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 2,876 Thousand persons | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 2,980 Thousand persons | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 2,921 Thousand persons | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 2,929 Thousand persons | +0.3% |
| 2025 | 2,920 Thousand persons | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 2,916 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,268 Thousand persons | 3,172 Thousand persons | 3,364 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2010s | 3,030 Thousand persons | 2,932 Thousand persons | 3,168 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,925 Thousand persons | 2,876 Thousand persons | 2,980 Thousand persons | 7 |
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- 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 in selected tourism industries (nace rev. 2) by in Bulgaria?
- Employed persons in selected tourism industries (nace rev. 2) by in Bulgaria was 2,916 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons in selected tourism industries (nace rev. 2) by recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 3,364 Thousand persons in 2008.
- What is the lowest employed persons in selected tourism industries (nace rev. 2) by recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,876 Thousand persons in 2021.
- How does Bulgaria rank for employed persons in selected tourism industries (nace rev. 2) by?
- Bulgaria ranks 22nd out of 45 countries with data for 2026.
- Is employed persons in selected tourism industries (nace rev. 2) by rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. 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 persons in selected tourism industries (NACE Rev. 2) by professional status, full-time/part-time employment and sex (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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