Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Persons employed in circular economy sectors was 95,233 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
95,233 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
15th
of 37 countries
All-time high
111,928 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2005
All-time low
94,319 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2022
Years of data
19
2005–2023
Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Bulgaria, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons employed in circular economy sectors in Bulgaria is 95,233 Full-time equivalent (FTE), measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons employed in circular economy sectors in Bulgaria peaked at 111,928 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2005 and was at its lowest, 94,319 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2022.
That places Bulgaria 15th out of 37 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 111,928 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 2006 | 106,082 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 103,122 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 99,188 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 98,397 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 99,982 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 102,240 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 101,924 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 100,759 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 98,388 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 98,645 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 102,500 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 103,685 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 102,997 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 105,923 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 101,818 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 102,385 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 94,319 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 95,233 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.0% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 95,233 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 76,522 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 1.2× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 95,233 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is above the median for high income countries, which is 71,416 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 1.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 103,743 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 98,397 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 111,928 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2010s | 101,704 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 98,388 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 105,923 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 98,439 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 94,319 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 102,385 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 12 Netherlands 110,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 12 Netherlands 110,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 14 Hungary 109,363 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 16 Sweden 79,323 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 17 Greece 76,522 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 18 Croatia 66,309 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 18 Croatia 66,309 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
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 persons employed in circular economy sectors in Bulgaria?
- Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Bulgaria was 95,233 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 111,928 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2005.
- What is the lowest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 94,319 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2022.
- How does Bulgaria rank for persons employed in circular economy sectors?
- Bulgaria ranks 15th out of 37 countries with data for 2023.
- Is persons employed in circular economy sectors rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons employed in circular economy sectors. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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