Europe & Central Asia
Bulgaria Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
3.5%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-15.8%
2024 → 2025
Record High
19.9%
Recorded in 2001
Record Low
3.5%
Recorded in 2025
10-Year Average
5.0%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.5% | 0.7% | -15.8% |
| 2024 | 4.2% | 0.1% | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 4.3% | 0.2% | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 4.1% | 1.0% | -19.7% |
| 2021 | 5.2% | 0.1% | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 5.0% | 0.9% | +21.4% |
| 2019 | 4.1% | 1.1% | -20.4% |
| 2018 | 5.2% | 1.0% | -15.5% |
| 2017 | 6.2% | 1.4% | -18.6% |
| 2016 | 7.6% | 1.6% | -17.1% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Europe & Central Asia · Unemployment
