Bulgaria Human Resources in Science & Technology (2025)
Bulgaria's Human Resources in Science & Technology: 46.4 % of active population (25–64) in 2025, +3.4pp YoY. Eurostat (HRST_ST_NCAT), 2000–2025.
Bulgaria (2025)
46.4
% of active population (25–64)
+3.4pp YoY
YoY Change
+3.4pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
26
years of data
Data
| Year | % of active population (25–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46.4 | +3.4pp |
| 2024 | 43 | +4pp |
| 2023 | 39 | +0.9pp |
| 2022 | 38.1 | -0.4pp |
| 2021 | 38.5 | +0.5pp |
| 2020 | 38 | +1.6pp |
| 2019 | 36.4 | -0.4pp |
| 2018 | 36.8 | +0.3pp |
| 2017 | 36.5 | -0.3pp |
| 2016 | 36.8 | +0.5pp |
| 2015 | 36.3 | +0.9pp |
| 2014 | 35.4 | +1.4pp |
| 2013 | 34 | +1.2pp |
| 2012 | 32.8 | +0.1pp |
| 2011 | 32.7 | +0.6pp |
| 2010 | 32.1 | +0.3pp |
| 2009 | 31.8 | +0.4pp |
| 2008 | 31.4 | +0.6pp |
| 2007 | 30.8 | +0.3pp |
| 2006 | 30.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Bulgaria recorded 46.4 % of active population (25–64) in 2025. The most recent year-on-year change was +3.4pp. The historical series (2000–2025) shows a peak of 46.4 in 2025 and a trough of 29.7 in 2000.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks bulgaria human resources in science & technology in Bulgaria, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2025 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2025. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 46.4 % of active population (25–64) in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 29.7 in 2000. The latest reading of 46.4 in 2025 represents a year-on-year change of +3.4pp.