Youth working-age population with vocational education or training in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Youth working-age population with vocational education or training was 151.18 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Youth working-age population with vocational education or training in Bulgaria, 2006–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, youth working-age population with vocational education or training in Bulgaria stood at 151.18.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and down 39.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth working-age population with vocational education or training in Bulgaria peaked at 270.27 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 7.72, in 2009.
That places Bulgaria 44th out of 74 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth working-age population with vocational education or training in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13.18 | — |
| 2007 | 10.91 | -17.2% |
| 2008 | 9.62 | -11.9% |
| 2009 | 7.72 | -19.7% |
| 2010 | 9.92 | +28.4% |
| 2011 | 7.79 | -21.4% |
| 2012 | 10.47 | +34.4% |
| 2013 | 7.95 | -24.1% |
| 2014 | 270.27 | +3300.9% |
| 2015 | 248.52 | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 232.38 | -6.5% |
| 2017 | 185.11 | -20.3% |
| 2018 | 168.16 | -9.2% |
| 2019 | 135.66 | -19.3% |
| 2020 | 134.92 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 118.26 | -12.3% |
| 2022 | 133.99 | +13.3% |
| 2023 | 159.17 | +18.8% |
| 2024 | 147.73 | -7.2% |
| 2025 | 151.18 | +2.3% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 151.18 is below the median for high income countries, which is 312.91, 48% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 151.18 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 272.85, 55% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Youth working-age population with vocational education or training in Bulgaria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +3300.9% | 7.95 | 270.27 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.36 | 7.72 | 13.18 | 4 |
| 2010s | 127.62 | 7.79 | 270.27 | 10 |
| 2020s | 140.87 | 118.26 | 159.17 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
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)
- Population 5,551 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 5,551 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.7319 % 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth working-age population with vocational education or training in Bulgaria?
- Youth working-age population with vocational education or training in Bulgaria was 151.18 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth working-age population with vocational education or training recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 270.27 in 2014.
- What is the lowest youth working-age population with vocational education or training recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.72 in 2009.
- How does Bulgaria rank for youth working-age population with vocational education or training?
- Bulgaria ranks 44th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth working-age population with vocational education or training rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth working-age population with vocational education or training (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Vocational education is education that prepares individuals to acquire specific skills for a particular trade or occupation. It focuses on practical applications of skills and knowledge needed for specific jobs or careers, often involving hands-on training, internships, or apprenticeships. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.