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
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 12th out of 28 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.
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
- 9 Portugal 117,372 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 10 Netherlands 110,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 11 Hungary 109,363 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 13 Sweden 79,323 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 14 Greece 76,522 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 15 Croatia 66,309 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
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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 12th out of 28 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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