Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 24.92 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Bulgaria, 2000–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Bulgaria is 24.92, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is down 11.4% on the previous year and down 75.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Bulgaria peaked at 235.77 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 24.92, in 2024.
Bulgaria ranks 75th of 94 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 192.22 | — |
| 2001 | 235.77 | +22.7% |
| 2002 | 212.89 | -9.7% |
| 2003 | 151.59 | -28.8% |
| 2004 | 130.04 | -14.2% |
| 2005 | 105.22 | -19.1% |
| 2006 | 94.97 | -9.7% |
| 2007 | 70.5 | -25.8% |
| 2008 | 60.72 | -13.9% |
| 2009 | 74.54 | +22.8% |
| 2010 | 112.22 | +50.5% |
| 2011 | 115.95 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 126.06 | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 131.9 | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 99.89 | -24.3% |
| 2015 | 79.58 | -20.3% |
| 2016 | 62.45 | -21.5% |
| 2017 | 50.03 | -19.9% |
| 2018 | 39.1 | -21.8% |
| 2019 | 28.13 | -28.1% |
| 2020 | 29.17 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 35.2 | +20.7% |
| 2022 | 28.96 | -17.7% |
| 2023 | 28.11 | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 24.92 | -11.4% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 24.92 is below the median for high income countries, which is 84.37, 30% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 24.92 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 64.04, 39% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 132.85 | 60.72 | 235.77 | 10 |
| 2010s | 84.53 | 28.13 | 131.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.27 | 24.92 | 35.2 | 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 youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Bulgaria?
- Youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Bulgaria was 24.92 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 235.77 in 2001.
- What is the lowest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.92 in 2024.
- How does Bulgaria rank for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Bulgaria ranks 75th out of 94 countries with data for 2024.
- Is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.1%. 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 Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.