Bulgaria: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 3 percent as of June 2026, no change compared to the previous value of 3 percent. Historically, the average for Bulgaria from January 2000 to June 2026 is 9.41 percent. The minimum of 3 percent was recorded in May 2026, while the maximum of 20.7 percent was reached in January 2002.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Bulgaria: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 3 |
| 2026 May | 3 |
| 2026 Apr | 3.1 |
| 2026 Mar | 3.2 |
| 2026 Feb | 3.2 |
| 2026 Jan | 3.3 |
| 2025 Dec | 3.2 |
| 2025 Nov | 3.2 |
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Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 3.07 | 2025 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 3.54 | 2025 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 3.29 | 2025 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 3.75 | 2025 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 10.15 | 2025 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 56.12 | 2025 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 46.79 | 2025 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 50.38 | 2025 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 62.36 | 2025 | percent |
| Hours worked | 1,617.68 | 2023 | hours |
| Self-employment | 11.80 | 2025 | percent |
| Employment | 2.91 | Q1/2026 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 3.00 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Labor cost | 198.00 | Q1/2026 | index points |