Socio-economic characteristics of the population as of September 7, 2021

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Socio-economic characteristics of the population as of September 7, 2021

16.11.2022 11:00:00

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Socio-economic characteristics of the population as of September 7, 2021

As of September 7, 2021, there were 2 953 937 economically active persons aged 15 and over, or 45.3% of the country's population. 2 661 292 of them were employed, while 292 645 were unemployed. Compared to 2011, the number of economically active persons decreased by 376 thousand, or by 11.3%.

The educational structure of the population aged 7 and over is improving, with 1 560.0 thousand tertiary graduates by September 7, 2021, or one in four (25.5%) being a tertiary graduate. The number of persons with primary education and no education is 666.7 thousand, with their relative share decreasing by 2.8 percentage points compared to the previous census.

Detailed data can be found on the website of NSI at
Population (Demography, Migration and Projections)
Census

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) is a state institution in Bulgaria that collects, processes and disseminates official statistical information on social, economic and demographic processes in the country. The NSI's activities are aimed at providing objective and reliable data that support informed decision-making by the state, business and society. The Institute works in accordance with international statistical standards and is an active participant in the European Statistical System.