Employed persons with information and communications technology (ICT) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Employed persons with information and communications technology (ICT) was 58.9 Thousand in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
58.9 Thousand
Change on year
up 24.8%
World rank
21st
of 44 countries
All-time high
58.9 Thousand
in 2025
All-time low
6.8 Thousand
in 2005
Years of data
21
2005–2025
Employed persons with information and communications technology (ICT) in Bulgaria, 2005–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed persons with information and communications technology (ict) in Bulgaria is 58.9 Thousand, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 24.8% on the previous year and up 148.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons with information and communications technology (ict) in Bulgaria peaked at 58.9 Thousand in 2025 and was at its lowest, 6.8 Thousand, in 2005.
That places Bulgaria 21st out of 44 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employed persons with information and communications technology (ICT) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Thousand | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.8 Thousand | — |
| 2006 | 7.5 Thousand | +10.3% |
| 2007 | 7.3 Thousand | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 7.3 Thousand | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 7.7 Thousand | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 10.2 Thousand | +32.5% |
| 2011 | 16.2 Thousand | +58.8% |
| 2012 | 13.2 Thousand | -18.5% |
| 2013 | 16 Thousand | +21.2% |
| 2014 | 17.7 Thousand | +10.6% |
| 2015 | 23.7 Thousand | +33.9% |
| 2016 | 28.1 Thousand | +18.6% |
| 2017 | 34.5 Thousand | +22.8% |
| 2018 | 37.2 Thousand | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 38 Thousand | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 38.1 Thousand | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 34.8 Thousand | -8.7% |
| 2022 | 40.7 Thousand | +17.0% |
| 2023 | 46.1 Thousand | +13.3% |
| 2024 | 47.2 Thousand | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 58.9 Thousand | +24.8% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 58.9 Thousand is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.9 Thousand, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 58.9 Thousand is below the median for high income countries, which is 59.6 Thousand, 99% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.32 Thousand | 6.8 Thousand | 7.7 Thousand | 5 |
| 2010s | 23.48 Thousand | 10.2 Thousand | 38 Thousand | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.3 Thousand | 34.8 Thousand | 58.9 Thousand | 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 with information and communications technology (ict) in Bulgaria?
- Employed persons with information and communications technology (ict) in Bulgaria was 58.9 Thousand in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons with information and communications technology (ict) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 58.9 Thousand in 2025.
- What is the lowest employed persons with information and communications technology (ict) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.8 Thousand in 2005.
- How does Bulgaria rank for employed persons with information and communications technology (ict)?
- Bulgaria ranks 21st out of 44 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employed persons with information and communications technology (ict) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 148.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons with information and communications technology (ICT) education by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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