Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and was 146,366 in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
146,366
Change on year
down 7.6%
World rank
71st
of 108 countries
All-time high
164,585
in 2014
All-time low
74.67
in 2006
Years of data
12
2002–2016

Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Bulgaria, 2002–2016

050.0k100.0k150.0k2002200920162002: 93.32004: 110.42005: 102.12006: 74.72009: 146.2k2010: 140.5k2011: 144.6k2012: 136.4k2013: 155.9k2014: 164.6k2015: 158.3k2016: 146.4k

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

In 2016, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Bulgaria stood at 146,366.

That represents a change of down 7.6% on the previous year and up 195,917.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Bulgaria peaked at 164,585 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 74.67, in 2006.

Bulgaria ranks 71st of 108 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.

Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Bulgaria, 2002 to 2016.
Year Value Change
2002 93.26 —
2004 110.42 +18.4%
2005 102.14 -7.5%
2006 74.67 -26.9%
2009 146,244 +195753.5%
2010 140,513 -3.9%
2011 144,620 +2.9%
2012 136,380 -5.7%
2013 155,945 +14.3%
2014 164,585 +5.5%
2015 158,325 -3.8%
2016 146,366 -7.6%

Bulgaria compared with similar countries

  • Bulgaria's 146,366 is above the median for high income countries, which is 102,992, 1.4× the median. (38 countries reporting)
  • Bulgaria's 146,366 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37,020, 4.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 29,325 74.67 146,244 5
2010s 149,533 136,380 164,585 7

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 68 Namibia 166,303 compare
  2. 69 North Macedonia 159,480 compare
  3. 70 Mauritius 154,345 compare
  4. 72 Bosnia and Herzegovina 122,108 compare
  5. 73 Trinidad and Tobago 113,430 compare
  6. 74 Sweden 108,490 compare

See the full ranking of 108 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Bulgaria?
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Bulgaria was 146,366 in 2016, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 164,585 in 2014.
What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 74.67 in 2006.
How does Bulgaria rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and?
Bulgaria ranks 71st out of 108 countries with data for 2016.
Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is up 195,917.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and below. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and below
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
108 places, 1,506 data points, 1970–2021
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