Bulgaria's Unemployment
How the labour market has changed in recent years
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The Overall Trend
Unemployment has fallen to historically low levels. After the crisis peak in 2013–2014, the labour market recovered significantly, reaching rates around 4%.
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Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (15–24) remains significantly higher than the average. Despite improvements, young people are disproportionately affected by the lack of job opportunities.
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Men vs. Women
The unemployment gap between men and women has narrowed significantly. Both genders show similar declining trends, though men historically had slightly higher unemployment.
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Education Matters
Unemployment among those with primary or lower education is several times higher than among university graduates. The gap is dramatic — a higher education degree cuts unemployment risk by nearly four times. This "education shield" has strengthened over the years.
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