Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 3,160 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Bulgaria, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Bulgaria is 3,160, measured in 2027. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Bulgaria peaked at 3,583 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3,160, in 2027.
Bulgaria ranks 108th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,533 | — |
| 1991 | 3,496 | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 3,458 | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 3,431 | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 3,422 | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 3,408 | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 3,384 | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 3,411 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 3,383 | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 3,398 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 3,370 | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 3,460 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 3,415 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 3,352 | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 3,394 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 3,330 | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 3,439 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 3,520 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 3,583 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 3,509 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 3,444 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 3,354 | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 3,363 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 3,383 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 3,360 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 3,350 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 3,267 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 3,365 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 3,330 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 3,384 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 3,315 | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 3,258 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 3,310 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 3,304 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 3,252 | -1.6% |
| 2025 | 3,225 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 3,194 | -1.0% |
| 2027 | 3,160 | -1.1% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 3,160 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,118, 1.0× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 3,160 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,324, 95% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,432 | 3,383 | 3,533 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,437 | 3,330 | 3,583 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,360 | 3,267 | 3,444 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,252 | 3,160 | 3,315 | 8 |
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 force (ilo modelled estimates) in Bulgaria?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Bulgaria was 3,160 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 3,583 in 2008.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,160 in 2027.
- How does Bulgaria rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Bulgaria ranks 108th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.