Nominal Labour productivity by NUTS 2 region in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Nominal Labour productivity by NUTS 2 region was 29,800 Euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Nominal Labour productivity by NUTS 2 region in Bulgaria, 2000–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for nominal labour productivity by nuts 2 region in Bulgaria is 29,800 Euro, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 9.6% on the previous year and up 138.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nominal labour productivity by nuts 2 region in Bulgaria peaked at 29,800 Euro in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4,500 Euro, in 2000.
That places Bulgaria 39th out of 41 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nominal Labour productivity by NUTS 2 region in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,500 Euro | — |
| 2001 | 4,900 Euro | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 5,400 Euro | +10.2% |
| 2003 | 5,700 Euro | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 6,200 Euro | +8.8% |
| 2005 | 6,900 Euro | +11.3% |
| 2006 | 7,600 Euro | +10.1% |
| 2007 | 8,700 Euro | +14.5% |
| 2008 | 9,800 Euro | +12.6% |
| 2009 | 10,000 Euro | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 10,600 Euro | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 11,800 Euro | +11.3% |
| 2012 | 12,300 Euro | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 12,300 Euro | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 12,500 Euro | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 13,300 Euro | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 14,100 Euro | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 14,900 Euro | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 15,900 Euro | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 17,600 Euro | +10.7% |
| 2020 | 18,200 Euro | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 20,900 Euro | +14.8% |
| 2022 | 25,000 Euro | +19.6% |
| 2023 | 27,200 Euro | +8.8% |
| 2024 | 29,800 Euro | +9.6% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 29,800 Euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 61,100 Euro, 49% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 29,800 Euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 69,800 Euro, 43% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,970 Euro | 4,500 Euro | 10,000 Euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,530 Euro | 10,600 Euro | 17,600 Euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,220 Euro | 18,200 Euro | 29,800 Euro | 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 nominal labour productivity by nuts 2 region in Bulgaria?
- Nominal labour productivity by nuts 2 region in Bulgaria was 29,800 Euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest nominal labour productivity by nuts 2 region recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 29,800 Euro in 2024.
- What is the lowest nominal labour productivity by nuts 2 region recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,500 Euro in 2000.
- How does Bulgaria rank for nominal labour productivity by nuts 2 region?
- Bulgaria ranks 39th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nominal labour productivity by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.4%. 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 Nominal Labour productivity by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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