Persons with information and communications technology (ICT) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Persons with information and communications technology (ICT) was 60.1 Thousand in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
60.1 Thousand
Change on year
up 27.3%
World rank
21st
of 46 countries
All-time high
60.1 Thousand
in 2025
All-time low
7.1 Thousand
in 2005
Years of data
21
2005–2025
Persons with information and communications technology (ICT) in Bulgaria, 2005–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.
Analysis
In 2025, persons with information and communications technology (ict) in Bulgaria stood at 60.1 Thousand. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 27.3% on the previous year and up 140.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons with information and communications technology (ict) in Bulgaria peaked at 60.1 Thousand in 2025 and was at its lowest, 7.1 Thousand, in 2005.
That places Bulgaria 21st out of 46 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons with information and communications technology (ICT) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Thousand | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7.1 Thousand | — |
| 2006 | 7.7 Thousand | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 7.6 Thousand | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 7.8 Thousand | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 7.9 Thousand | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 11.7 Thousand | +48.1% |
| 2011 | 16.9 Thousand | +44.4% |
| 2012 | 14.1 Thousand | -16.6% |
| 2013 | 17.1 Thousand | +21.3% |
| 2014 | 18.3 Thousand | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 25 Thousand | +36.6% |
| 2016 | 29.5 Thousand | +18.0% |
| 2017 | 35 Thousand | +18.6% |
| 2018 | 38.8 Thousand | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 38.7 Thousand | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 39 Thousand | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 36.5 Thousand | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 42.5 Thousand | +16.4% |
| 2023 | 46.8 Thousand | +10.1% |
| 2024 | 47.2 Thousand | +0.9% |
| 2025 | 60.1 Thousand | +27.3% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 60.1 Thousand is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 60.1 Thousand, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 60.1 Thousand is below the median for high income countries, which is 62.5 Thousand, 96% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.62 Thousand | 7.1 Thousand | 7.9 Thousand | 5 |
| 2010s | 24.51 Thousand | 11.7 Thousand | 38.8 Thousand | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.35 Thousand | 36.5 Thousand | 60.1 Thousand | 6 |
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 persons with information and communications technology (ict) in Bulgaria?
- Persons with information and communications technology (ict) in Bulgaria was 60.1 Thousand in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons with information and communications technology (ict) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 60.1 Thousand in 2025.
- What is the lowest persons with information and communications technology (ict) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.1 Thousand in 2005.
- How does Bulgaria rank for persons with information and communications technology (ict)?
- Bulgaria ranks 21st out of 46 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons with information and communications technology (ict) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 140.4%. 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 Persons with information and communications technology (ICT) education by labour status. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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