Unemployment in Bulgaria
The unemployment rate in Bulgaria averaged 7.9% in the decade to 2022, above the 7.4% average for Eastern Europe. The unemployment rate in 2022 was 4.3%. For more unemployment information, visit our dedicated page.
Bulgaria Unemployment Chart
Note: This chart displays Unemployment Rate for Bulgaria from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Bulgaria Unemployment Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (% of active population, aop) | 5.2 | 6.1 | 5.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
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