Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data was 183.4 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
183.4
Change on year
up 13.1%
World rank
3rd
of 41 countries
All-time high
183.4
in 2025
All-time low
18.8
in 2000
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data in Bulgaria, 2000–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data in Bulgaria is 183.4, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 13.1% on the previous year and up 186.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data in Bulgaria peaked at 183.4 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 18.8, in 2000.
Bulgaria ranks 3rd of 41 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18.8 | — |
| 2001 | 20.5 | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 21.6 | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 23.4 | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 24.7 | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 26.1 | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 27.6 | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 32.4 | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 40.6 | +25.3% |
| 2009 | 45 | +10.8% |
| 2010 | 48.4 | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 52 | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 53.5 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 56.4 | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 59.9 | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 64 | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 68.2 | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 76.6 | +12.3% |
| 2018 | 82.4 | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 92 | +11.7% |
| 2020 | 100 | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 109.1 | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 124.8 | +14.4% |
| 2023 | 141.9 | +13.7% |
| 2024 | 162.2 | +14.3% |
| 2025 | 183.4 | +13.1% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 183.4 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 127.7, 1.4× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 183.4 is above the median for high income countries, which is 127.5, 1.4× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.07 | 18.8 | 45 | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.34 | 48.4 | 92 | 10 |
| 2020s | 136.9 | 100 | 183.4 | 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 labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data in Bulgaria?
- Labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data in Bulgaria was 183.4 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 183.4 in 2025.
- What is the lowest labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.8 in 2000.
- How does Bulgaria rank for labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data?
- Bulgaria ranks 3rd out of 41 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 186.6%. 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 Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, annual data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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