Gender share of part-time employment in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Gender share of part-time employment was 56.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ▬ Flat
Gender share of part-time employment in Bulgaria, 2001–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gender share of part-time employment in Bulgaria is 56.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and down 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender share of part-time employment in Bulgaria peaked at 62.89 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2021 and was at its lowest, 53.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2001.
That places Bulgaria 36th out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Gender share of part-time employment in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 53.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 2002 | 57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 55.31 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 53.8 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 56.74 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 60.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 59.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 54.42 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -8.1% |
| 2009 | 59.82 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +9.9% |
| 2010 | 56.23 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 57.83 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 57.61 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 60.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 57.65 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 58.9 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 58.3 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 56.15 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 57.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 58.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 60.04 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 62.89 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 57.72 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -8.2% |
| 2023 | 54.56 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 54.36 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 56.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.69 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 53.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 60.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 9 |
| 2010s | 57.89 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 56.15 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 60.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.63 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 54.36 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 62.89 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 33 Chile 57.24 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 34 South Africa 57.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 35 Mexico 57.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 37 Costa Rica 55.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 38 Indonesia 49.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 39 North Macedonia 46.77 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
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 gender share of part-time employment in Bulgaria?
- Gender share of part-time employment in Bulgaria was 56.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest gender share of part-time employment recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 62.89 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2021.
- What is the lowest gender share of part-time employment recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2001.
- How does Bulgaria rank for gender share of part-time employment?
- Bulgaria ranks 36th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gender share of part-time employment rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Gender share of part-time employment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains gender composition of part-time employment with standardised (15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 65+, total) and detailed age groups. Data are further broken down by professional status - employees, total employment. In order to facilitate analysis and comparisons over time, historical data for OECD members have been provided over as long a period as possible, often even before a country became a member of the Organisation. Information on the membership dates of all OECD countries can be found at OECD Ratification Dates. For detailed information on labour force surveys for all countries please see LFS_NOTES_SOURCES.