Number of registered workplaces that could be selected for labour in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Number of registered workplaces that could be selected for labour was 227,026 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of registered workplaces that could be selected for labour in Bulgaria, 2013–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, number of registered workplaces that could be selected for labour in Bulgaria stood at 227,026. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 440.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of registered workplaces that could be selected for labour in Bulgaria peaked at 227,026 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 32,309, in 2018.
Bulgaria ranks 30th of 54 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of registered workplaces that could be selected for labour in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 42,170 | — |
| 2014 | 41,975 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 39,272 | -6.4% |
| 2016 | 39,395 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 37,284 | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 32,309 | -13.3% |
| 2019 | 32,309 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 210,607 | +551.9% |
| 2021 | 213,966 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 218,432 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 222,561 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 227,026 | +2.0% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 227,026 is below the median for high income countries, which is 258,510, 88% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 227,026 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 340,130, 67% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37,816 | 32,309 | 42,170 | 7 |
| 2020s | 218,518 | 210,607 | 227,026 | 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 number of registered workplaces that could be selected for labour in Bulgaria?
- Number of registered workplaces that could be selected for labour in Bulgaria was 227,026 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest number of registered workplaces that could be selected for labour recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 227,026 in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of registered workplaces that could be selected for labour recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 32,309 in 2018.
- How does Bulgaria rank for number of registered workplaces that could be selected for labour?
- Bulgaria ranks 30th out of 54 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of registered workplaces that could be selected for labour rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 440.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Number of registered workplaces that could be selected for labour inspection. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
A workplace can be defined as any physical space, whether a physical construction (such as a building or set of buildings) or not, in which at least one employed person carries out their work activities. Only those workplaces that are registered and could potentially be selected for labour inspection are included in the total number. For more information, refer to the Occupational Safety and Health Statistics (OSH) database description.