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

Latest (2026)
12.52 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 19.3%
World rank
35th
of 168 countries
All-time high
26.23 % change on previous year
in 2005
All-time low
0 % change on previous year
in 2010
Years of data
27
2000–2026

Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, 2000–2026

01020302000201320262000: 11.8 % change on previous year2001: 13.2 % change on previous year2002: 18.6 % change on previous year2003: 9.8 % change on previous year2004: 8.9 % change on previous year2005: 26.2 % change on previous year2006: 6.5 % change on previous year2007: 12.2 % change on previous year2008: 21.7 % change on previous year2009: 9.8 % change on previous year2010: 0 % change on previous year2011: 0 % change on previous year2012: 20.3 % change on previous year2013: 7.4 % change on previous year2014: 9.4 % change on previous year2015: 11.5 % change on previous year2016: 10.8 % change on previous year2017: 9.3 % change on previous year2018: 11.1 % change on previous year2019: 9.6 % change on previous year2020: 9.1 % change on previous year2021: 6.4 % change on previous year2022: 9.3 % change on previous year2023: 9.9 % change on previous year2024: 19.5 % change on previous year2025: 15.5 % change on previous year2026: 12.5 % change on previous year

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

Annual values for Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, 2000 to 2026.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 33 Moldova 14.55 % change on previous year compare
  2. 34 Belarus 13 % change on previous year compare
  3. 36 Fiji 12.5 % change on previous year compare
  4. 37 Slovakia 12.13 % change on previous year compare
  5. 38 Colombia 12.07 % change on previous year compare

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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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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.

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Indicator
Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
168 places, 3,744 data points, 1981–2026
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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.