The number of employed persons in Bulgaria increased to 2917.90 Thousand in the second quarter of 2026 from 2916.50 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026. Employed Persons in Bulgaria averaged 3003.59 Thousand from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 3417.30 Thousand in the third quarter of 2008 and a record low of 2628.18 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2001. source: National Statistical Institute, Bulgaria



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 2917.90 2916.50 Thousand Jun 2026
Employment Rate 53.00 53.00 percent Jun 2026
Job Vacancies 20869.00 17673.00 Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 54.90 54.70 percent Jun 2026
Population 6.44 6.44 Million Dec 2025
Wages 1421.00 1434.00 EUR/Month Jun 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 1243.00 1246.00 EUR/Month Jun 2026


Bulgaria Employed Persons
In Bulgaria, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2917.90 2916.50 3417.30 2628.18 2000 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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