LABOUR TRENDS
Unemployment in Bulgaria is between 16.5% and 4.4%
In 15 of the 28 regions of Bulgaria, unemployment is over 10%, compared to the national average of 9%, according to an analysis by the Employment Agency for the month of May.
On average, 9 unemployed people compete for one vacancy. Unemployment is highest in Vidin - 16.5%, and lowest in Sofia - 4.4%. The strongest competition for jobs is in Pleven, where 20 people compete for one vacant position, while in Sofia four people compete for one job.
In May, there was a downward trend in unemployment compared to April, which is mainly due to seasonal employment in tourism and agriculture. In May, lay offs of personnel from the manufacturing industry continued, followed by trade.
NEWS FROM BCCI
BCCI awarded the Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina in Sofia H.E. Alberto A. M. Trueba with an Honorary Diploma
On the occasion of the end of his term of office in Bulgaria Още
Discussion of initiatives for promotion of trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and South Africa
Meeting with H.E. Thabo Thage, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa Още
BCCI provides legal consultations
In the field of company, commercial, administrative and labour law, out-of-court dispute resolution Още
VIEWS ON BULGARIA
Sofia included in technology cities of the future 2020/21 report by fDi Magazine and TNW
The ranking focused on the most promising prospects for start-ups, tech and innovation investment Още
LABOUR TRENDS
The total hourly labour cost for the first quarter of 2020 rose by 10.2%
Compared to the first quarter of 2019 Още
Employers and self-employed from the Transport and Tourism sectors can receive EUR 148 a month to keep their employees
Unemployment in Bulgaria is between 16.5% and 4.4%
In May there was a downward trend in unemployment compared to April Още
The average social security income in Bulgaria for April 2020 is BGN 1057
