The number of employed persons in Bulgaria decreased to 2916.50 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026 from 2919.50 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Bulgaria averaged 3004.40 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 2916.50 2919.50 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Rate 53.00 53.10 percent Mar 2026
Job Vacancies 17673.00 19634.00 Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 54.70 54.80 percent Mar 2026
Population 6.44 6.44 Million Dec 2025
Wages 1475.00 1365.00 EUR/Month Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 1249.00 1180.00 EUR/Month Mar 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
2916.50 2919.50 3417.30 2628.18 2000 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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