The number of employed persons in Bulgaria increased to 2956 Thousand in the third quarter of 2025 from 2934.10 Thousand in the second quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Bulgaria averaged 3006.08 Thousand from 2000 until 2025, 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 2956.00 2934.10 Thousand Sep 2025
Employment Rate 53.60 53.20 percent Sep 2025
Job Vacancies 19634.00 20932.00 Sep 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 55.50 55.20 percent Sep 2025
Population 6.44 6.45 Million Dec 2024
Wages 2580.00 2497.00 BGN/Month Sep 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 2220.00 2167.00 BGN/Month Sep 2025


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
2956.00 2934.10 3417.30 2628.18 2000 - 2025 Thousand Quarterly
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