Bulgaria Unemployment Rate
3.6%▲ +0.1 pt
Jul 2026 · Monthly
Unemployment Rate in Bulgaria rose to 3.6% in Jul 2026 from 3.5% in Jun 2026.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6% | 3.5% | 20.1%Jun 2001 | 3.0%Mar 2026 | 2000 – 2026 | Monthly |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6.4M | 6.4M | 9.0M | 6.4M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| GDP Growth Rate | 3.1% | 2.9% | 11.5% | -17.1% | Mar 2026 | Quarterly |
About this series
Unemployment Rate in Bulgaria averaged 9.4% from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 20.1% in Jun 2001 and a record low of 3.0% in Mar 2026. The series is reported monthly with history from 2000.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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