The number of unemployed persons in Bulgaria decreased to 146.92 Thousand in May of 2026 from 149.52 Thousand in April of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Bulgaria averaged 369.04 Thousand from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 726.36 Thousand in April of 2000 and a record low of 22.00 Thousand in June of 1990. source: Minstry of Labour and Social Policy, Bulgaria



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Employed Persons 2916.50 2919.50 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Change 0.20 0.50 percent Mar 2026
Employment Rate 53.00 53.10 percent Mar 2026
Full Time Employment 2740.60 2746.70 Thousand Mar 2026
Job Vacancies 20869.00 17673.00 Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 54.70 54.80 percent Mar 2026
Labour Costs 253.81 186.98 points Mar 2026
Long Term Unemployment Rate 1.40 1.40 percent Mar 2026
Minimum Wages 620.00 551.00 EUR/Month Jun 2026
Part Time Employment 51.10 48.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Population 6.44 6.44 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 130.96 130.05 points Mar 2026
Retirement Age Men 64.75 64.67 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 62.50 62.33 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 146.92 149.52 Thousand May 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.20 5.30 percent May 2026
Wages 1475.00 1365.00 EUR/Month Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 1249.00 1180.00 EUR/Month Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 11.50 11.10 percent May 2026


Bulgaria Unemployed Persons
In Bulgaria, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
146.92 149.52 726.36 22.00 1990 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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