In the medium term, employers expect high economic growth and will need 243,000 professionals with higher education and 245,000 with secondary education. 194,000 people will be needed in the spheres trade, tourism and transport. The industry sphere will need 68,000 workers, while construction will need 46,000. Government, education and health would need 73,000 new employees. A significant shortage of medical professionals is expected.
According to the analysis of the Institute for Market Economy, at this stage the shortage of personnel has no visible solution. Demographics point to a rapid decline of the working age population. Integration policies for the inactive and for groups with limited access to the labor market are lagging behind and the country is far from being among the most attractive ones for foreign workers.
The Association of Bulgarian Tour Operators and Travel Agents (ABTTA) expects tourism growth in Bulgaria to slow down due to the unfavourable economic situation in many of its source markets. It is not yet clear what effect Bulgaria's accession to the..
The expected adoption of the single European currency from January 1, 2026 is one of the many topics dividing society. In addition to being a cause for political quarrels, the euro is also a cause for concern among some Bulgarian..
At the end of 2024, Bulgarians' wealth hit a record high of 1 trillion leva (€511.29 billion), which is five times higher than the gross domestic product. According to a study by the Expert Club on Economics and Politics, reported by BNR's Natalia..
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