Share of workers in informal employment: men vs. women in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Share of workers in informal employment: men vs. women was 0.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of workers in informal employment: men vs. women in Bulgaria, 2007–2024
Source: International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of workers in informal employment: men vs. women in Bulgaria stood at 0.9%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.2% on the previous year and down 87.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of workers in informal employment: men vs. women in Bulgaria peaked at 10.8% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2023.
Bulgaria ranks 78th of 82 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of workers in informal employment: men vs. women in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 10.8% | — |
| 2008 | 7.1% | -34.0% |
| 2009 | 8.0% | +12.1% |
| 2010 | 7.5% | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 7.3% | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 5.4% | -26.2% |
| 2013 | 4.5% | -16.9% |
| 2014 | 6.9% | +53.6% |
| 2015 | 5.7% | -17.3% |
| 2016 | 4.6% | -19.0% |
| 2017 | 3.9% | -16.1% |
| 2018 | 3.7% | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 2.9% | -20.5% |
| 2020 | 3.2% | +9.2% |
| 2021 | 1.0% | -69.2% |
| 2022 | 1.3% | +30.3% |
| 2023 | 0.7% | -42.6% |
| 2024 | 0.9% | +16.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.6% | 7.1% | 10.8% | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.2% | 2.9% | 7.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.4% | 0.7% | 3.2% | 5 |
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 share of workers in informal employment: men vs. women in Bulgaria?
- Share of workers in informal employment: men vs. women in Bulgaria was 0.9% in 2024, according to International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of workers in informal employment: men vs. women recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 10.8% in 2007.
- What is the lowest share of workers in informal employment: men vs. women recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2023.
- How does Bulgaria rank for share of workers in informal employment: men vs. women?
- Bulgaria ranks 78th out of 82 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of workers in informal employment: men vs. women rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of workers in informal employment: men vs. women. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of employed males working in jobs that lack basic social or legal protection and employment benefits. Does not include illegal and illicit activities. Figures refer to national estimates and may not be fully comparable across countries.