Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate was 12.52 % change on previous year in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, 2000–2026
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 12.52 % change on previous year for monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate in 2026.
That represents a change of down 19.3% on the previous year and up 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate in Bulgaria peaked at 26.23 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 % change on previous year, in 2010.
That places Bulgaria 35th out of 168 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11.76 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 13.16 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 2002 | 18.6 % change on previous year | +41.4% |
| 2003 | 9.8 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 2004 | 8.93 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2005 | 26.23 % change on previous year | +193.8% |
| 2006 | 6.49 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
| 2007 | 12.2 % change on previous year | +87.8% |
| 2008 | 21.74 % change on previous year | +78.3% |
| 2009 | 9.82 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 20.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 7.43 % change on previous year | -63.4% |
| 2014 | 9.43 % change on previous year | +26.9% |
| 2015 | 11.49 % change on previous year | +21.8% |
| 2016 | 10.82 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 9.3 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 2018 | 11.06 % change on previous year | +18.9% |
| 2019 | 9.58 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 2020 | 9.09 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 6.41 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 2022 | 9.34 % change on previous year | +45.7% |
| 2023 | 9.92 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 2024 | 19.55 % change on previous year | +97.1% |
| 2025 | 15.51 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 2026 | 12.52 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.87 % change on previous year | 6.49 % change on previous year | 26.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.95 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 20.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.76 % change on previous year | 6.41 % change on previous year | 19.55 % change on previous year | 7 |
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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 monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate in Bulgaria?
- Monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate in Bulgaria was 12.52 % change on previous year in 2026, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 26.23 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Bulgaria rank for monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate?
- Bulgaria ranks 35th out of 168 countries with data for 2026.
- Is monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Monthly minimum wage International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.