ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: ReICO database - R&I talent circulation was 12.13 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
12.13
Change on year
down 56.3%
World rank
18th
of 38 countries
All-time high
30.88
in 2019
All-time low
-23.42
in 2015
Years of data
14
2011–2024

ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in Bulgaria, 2011–2024

-20020402011201720242011: -20.12012: 12.42013: 7.12014: -13.62015: -23.42016: -14.22017: 25.42018: 16.12019: 30.92020: 8.42021: 19.92022: 23.42023: 27.82024: 12.1

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Analysis

In 2024, reico database - r&i talent circulation in Bulgaria stood at 12.13.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 56.3% on the previous year and up 189.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reico database - r&i talent circulation in Bulgaria peaked at 30.88 in 2019 and was at its lowest, -23.42, in 2015.

Bulgaria ranks 18th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in Bulgaria, 2011 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2011 -20.12
2012 12.38 -161.5%
2013 7.13 -42.4%
2014 -13.63 -291.1%
2015 -23.42 +71.8%
2016 -14.17 -39.5%
2017 25.37 -279.1%
2018 16.08 -36.6%
2019 30.88 +92.0%
2020 8.37 -72.9%
2021 19.86 +137.4%
2022 23.42 +17.9%
2023 27.75 +18.5%
2024 12.13 -56.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2.28 -23.42 30.88 9
2020s 18.31 8.37 27.75 5

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 15 Iceland 76.2 compare
  2. 16 Cyprus 56.67 compare
  3. 17 Portugal 47.71 compare
  4. 19 Malta 11.23 compare
  5. 20 Indonesia 3.69 compare
  6. 21 Costa Rica -18.67 compare

See the full ranking of 51 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reico database - r&i talent circulation in Bulgaria?
Reico database - r&i talent circulation in Bulgaria was 12.13 in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest reico database - r&i talent circulation recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 30.88 in 2019.
What is the lowest reico database - r&i talent circulation recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was -23.42 in 2015.
How does Bulgaria rank for reico database - r&i talent circulation?
Bulgaria ranks 18th out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
Is reico database - r&i talent circulation rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is up 189.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of ReICO database - R&I talent circulation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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ReICO database - R&I talent circulation
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
51 places, 714 data points, 2011–2024
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The Research and Innovation Careers Observatory (ReICO) project provides internationally comparable indicators on R&I talent to support evidence-based policymaking and research. This database compiles and analyses information from multiple sources to monitor trends in research and innovation careers, employment conditions, and mobility patterns. The database is distinguished into three themes: R&I Talent development, R&I Labour market and R&I talent circulation. The R&I Talent circulation theme covers indicators for monitoring trends in the mobility of R&I talent across countries. Indicators on other two themes are available in the links below. Please consult the methodology document when using the database. More information about the ReICO project is available in the following website: https://www.oecd.org/en/networks/research-and-innovation-careers-observatory.html.