Bulgaria Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Overview
Bulgaria's services employment stood at 67.43% in 2025, a rise of +0.41% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 68.54% by 2026. Bulgaria ranked 112th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 70.84% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 69.69% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 68.54% | - | - |
| 2025 | 67.43% | +0.41% | #112 |
| 2024 | 67.03% | +2.86% | #112 |
| 2023 | 64.16% | +0.95% | #104 |
| 2022 | 63.22% | −0.37% | #102 |
| 2021 | 63.58% | +1.11% | #104 |
| 2020 | 62.48% | −1.25% | #104 |
| 2019 | 63.73% | +0.74% | #106 |
| 2018 | 62.99% | −0.50% | #106 |
| 2017 | 63.49% | +0.56% | #106 |
| 2016 | 62.93% | +0.03% | #106 |
| 2015 | 62.90% | −0.20% | #107 |
| 2014 | 63.10% | +0.11% | #106 |
| 2013 | 62.98% | +0.98% | #108 |
| 2012 | 62.00% | −0.01% | #107 |
| 2011 | 62.01% | +2.10% | #107 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bulgaria matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bulgaria's services employment was 67.43% in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Bulgaria's services employment peaked at 67.43% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Bulgaria was 45.40% in 1991.
Bulgaria ranks 112th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bulgaria's services employment is projected to reach 68.54% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Bulgaria in 2025 was 67.43%. This ranks 112th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bulgaria_services-employment,
title = {Bulgaria Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/services-employment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}