Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 44.3 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Bulgaria, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Bulgaria stood at 44.3.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Bulgaria peaked at 50.56 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 43.1, in 2023.
That places Bulgaria 54th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 49.74 | — |
| 1991 | 49.86 | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 49.94 | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 50.09 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 50.21 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 50.34 | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 50.56 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 49.99 | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 50.21 | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 49.82 | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 50.05 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 48.53 | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 49.04 | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 49.84 | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 49.09 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 49.87 | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 47.99 | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 46.45 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 45.14 | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 45.9 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 46.5 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 47.45 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 46.83 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 46.06 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 46.03 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 45.79 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 46.69 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 44.59 | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 44.68 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 43.34 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 44.12 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 44.61 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 43.27 | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 43.1 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 43.73 | +1.4% |
| 2025 | 43.88 | +0.4% |
| 2026 | 44.08 | +0.4% |
| 2027 | 44.3 | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50.07 | 49.74 | 50.56 | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.19 | 45.14 | 50.05 | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.8 | 43.34 | 47.45 | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.89 | 43.1 | 44.61 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 51 Hong Kong, China 44.87 compare
- 52 South Africa 44.41 compare
- 53 New Caledonia 44.35 compare
- 55 India 44.27 compare
- 56 Comoros 43.67 compare
- 57 Spain 43.52 compare
More gender data for Bulgaria
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 907.24 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.48 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 29,446 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 31,195 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 29,990 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 31,775 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 30,724 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 32,554 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 29,940 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 31,598 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Bulgaria?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Bulgaria was 44.3 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 50.56 in 1996.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.1 in 2023.
- How does Bulgaria rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Bulgaria ranks 54th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.