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Geography> [13]

	Bulgaria
Surface area (square km) (2020)	111,000 [104/215 countries]
Land area (sq. km) (2020)	108,560 [102/216 countries]
Agricultural land (% of land area) (2020)	46.5% [69/209 countries]
Forest area (sq. km) (2020)	38,930 [79/209 countries]
Forest area (% of land area) (2020)	35.9% [85/209 countries]
Coastline (km) (2019)	354 [123/230 countries]
Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) (2015)	1.3% [146/172 countries]
Average yearly temperature (degrees Celsius) (1961-1990)	10.6 [145/191 countries]
Average precipitation in depth (mm per year) (2019)	608 [131/182 countries]
% of those who think that water shortage is the most important environmental problem for their country (2010)	4.4% [21/36 countries]
% of those who think that water shortage is the most important environmental problem for them and their family (2010)	8.1% [9/36 countries]
% of those who think that using up natural resources is the most important environmental problem for their country (2010)	5.1% [32/36 countries]
% of those who think that using up natural resources is the most important environmental problem for them and their family (2010)	2.8% [32/36 countries]

Biodiversity> [10]

Animals, environment and mankind> [16]

Environment and economy> [23]

Environmental protection> [46]

CO2 and energy> [12]

Energy> [6]

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Environmental pollution> [23]

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International relations

	Bulgaria
Voter turnout in the national election	38.0% (2022) [181/199 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to vote in elections (2004)	5.23 [35/38 countries]
% of those who think that elections are a good way of making governments pay attention to what the people think (1996)	68.7% [13/24 countries]
% of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign (2004)	50.7% [32/38 countries]
% of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions (2004)	86.0% [1/38 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (2003)	9.3% [34/34 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (1995)	31.0% [17/23 countries]
% of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	19.8% [24/36 countries]
% of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2000)	26.3% [11/25 countries]
% of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (1993)	13.3% [19/20 countries]
% of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	3.8% [32/36 countries]
% of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2000)	2.6% [24/25 countries]
% of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (1993)	3.1% [19/20 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living (2004)	6.81 [2/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities (2004)	6.14 [19/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making (2004)	6.45 [6/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions (2004)	6.26 [1/37 countries]

	Bulgaria
Statutory number of members (As of February 16, 2023)	240 [52/190 countries]
Inhabitants per parliamentarian (2021)	29,904 [126/192 countries]
% of women in parliament (As of February 16, 2023)	24.17% [98/185 countries]
% of MPs 40 years of age or younger (As of February 16, 2023)	29.58% [26/143 countries]
Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) (2021)	38.9% [32/193 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2010)	20.3% [23/36 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2004)	10.6% [35/38 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for what they can get out of it personally (2010)	84.1% [2/36 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics (2004)	40.5% [15/38 countries]
% of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices (2004)	53.1% [18/38 countries]
% of those who belong to a political party (2004)	6.4% [24/37 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations (2004)	3.54 [31/38 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of those who have confidence in parliament (2018)	16.6% [46/47 countries]
% of those who have confidence in parliament (1998)	31.1% [28/30 countries]
% of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election (1996)	41.5% [1/24 countries]

	Bulgaria
Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) (1996)	2.86 [17/24 countries]
% of those interested in politics (4 choices) (2007)	30.1% [24/33 countries]
% of those interested in politics (4 choices) (2004)	55.5% [14/38 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2004)	39.7% [29/38 countries]
% of those who read the political content of a newspaper every day (2004)	12.7% [17/22 countries]
% of those who never read the political content of a newspaper (2004)	33.5% [6/22 countries]
% of those who watch political news on television every day (2004)	56.0% [4/22 countries]
% of those who never watch political news on television (2004)	7.9% [7/22 countries]
% of those who listen to political news on the radio every day (2004)	21.5% [12/22 countries]
% of those who never listen to political news on the radio (2004)	40.1% [3/22 countries]
% of those who use the Internet to obtain political news or information every day (2004)	1.2% [21/22 countries]
% of those who never use the Internet to obtain political news or information (2004)	92.6% [2/22 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion (2004)	28.4% [28/38 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2004)	44.2% [11/38 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (1996)	43.9% [9/24 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2004)	52.2% [22/38 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (1996)	40.6% [17/24 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2004)	54.9% [18/38 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (1996)	46.0% [19/24 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have considerable influence on politics (1996)	18.1% [15/24 countries]
% of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think (2004)	81.0% [2/38 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government (2004)	4.28 [37/38 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law (2004)	21.1% [33/37 countries]
% of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views (2004)	8.0% [33/38 countries]
% of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity (2004)	22.4% [30/38 countries]
% of those who have signed a petition (2004)	10.0% [37/38 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to choose products for political, ethical or environmental reasons, even if they cost a bit more (2004)	2.57 [37/37 countries]
% of those who have attended a political meeting (2004)	27.4% [21/38 countries]
% of those who would attend a public meeting organized to protest against a government action they strongly opposed (1996)	64.2% [9/23 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government (1996)	85.3% [12/23 countries]
% of those who have attended demonstrations (2004)	14.3% [31/38 countries]
% of those who would go on a protest march or demonstration to protest against a government action they strongly opposed (1996)	62.0% [5/23 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations (1996)	84.0% [9/23 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings (1996)	45.2% [16/23 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings (2004)	8.5% [29/38 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of those who trust in civil servants (1996)	27.0% [7/24 countries]
% of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people (2004)	32.2% [33/38 countries]
Evaluation of control of corruption (0-100) (2021)	48.6 [108/209 countries]
% of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption (2004)	5.9% [36/38 countries]

	Bulgaria
General government expenditures as % of GDP (2022)	39.6% [50/189 countries]
General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP (2022)	-3.21% [122/180 countries]
General government gross debt as % of GDP (2022)	23% [166/185 countries]
% of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending (1996)	50.2% [22/24 countries]

	Bulgaria
General government revenues as % of GDP (2022)	36% [52/189 countries]
Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) (2021)	10.00% [92/111 countries]
Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP (2019)	5.7% [78/117 countries]
Social security contributions, % of GDP (2019)	8.9% [24/113 countries]
Taxes on property, % of GDP (2019)	0.5% [52/111 countries]
Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP (2019)	15.4% [14/117 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2019)	31.2% [6/29 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2009)	35.5% [6/41 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (1996)	11.0% [22/24 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2019)	53.9% [10/29 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2009)	49.9% [19/41 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (1996)	68.2% [2/24 countries]
% of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes (2019)	83.3% [8/29 countries]
% of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes (2009)	90.1% [3/41 countries]
% of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes (1999)	92.7% [1/25 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (2003)	6.4% [34/34 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (1995)	17.7% [19/23 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions (1996)	80.0% [5/24 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old (1996)	97.8% [10/24 countries]
% of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people (2012)	22.0% [30/41 countries]
% of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people (2012)	37.8% [39/41 countries]
Maternal leave benefits (% of wages) (2017)	90 [130/176 countries]
% of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	2.6% [38/41 countries]
% of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	17.5% [32/41 countries]
% of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	54.9% [1/41 countries]
% of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	24.5% [7/38 countries]
% of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave (2012)	63.0% [8/41 countries]
% of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave (2012)	4.1% [28/41 countries]
% of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave (2012)	32.4% [27/41 countries]
% of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	0.7% [37/41 countries]
% of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	84.2% [2/41 countries]
% of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	15.1% [40/41 countries]
% of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age (2012)	12.6% [33/41 countries]
% of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country (2010)	36.8% [2/35 countries]
% of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor (2009)	20.0% [10/41 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it (1996)	79.9% [14/24 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free (1996)	64.6% [22/23 countries]
% of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) (1996)	39.7% [20/23 countries]
% of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (5 choices) (2000)	49.8% [7/15 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations (2004)	6.54 [2/38 countries]
% of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) (2018)	25.1% [47/47 countries]

	Bulgaria
Population (ten thousands) (2021)	689.9 [106/216 countries]
Popuation growth (annual) (2021)	-0.8% [196/217 countries]
Popuation change in the last 20 years (2001-2021)	-13.9% [213/217 countries]
0-14 years, % of the total population (2021)	14.7% [177/193 countries]
15-64 years, % of the total population (2021)	63.6% [116/193 countries]
65 years and over, % of the total population (2021)	21.7% [8/193 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Both sexes (years) (2020)	73.6 [106/199 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Female (years) (2020)	77.5 [96/199 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Male (years) (2020)	69.9 [112/199 countries]
Population density (per square kilometer) (2021)	63.6 [140/216 countries]
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million (% of total population) (2021)	18.6 [74/121 countries]
% of those who think that population growth cannot be supported (2010)	42.2% [31/36 countries]
% of those who think that population growth cannot be supported (2000)	33.2% [23/24 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between young people and older people (2019)	24.6% [13/29 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between young people and older people (1999)	37.1% [7/25 countries]
% of those who think that younger people should be medically prioritized over older people (2011)	41.4% [21/32 countries]

	Bulgaria
Crude marriage rate (marriages per 1,000 population)	3.2 (2020) [31/45 countries]
Crude divorce rate (divorces per 1,000 population)	1.3 (2020) [37/44 countries]
Relative divorce rate (ratio of divorces to marriages in the latest year) (2008-2020)	0.41 [26/44 countries]
% of those who have lived together without getting married (1994)	18.1% [10/21 countries]
% of those who think that it is a good idea for a couple who intend to get married to live together first (2002)	65.9% [15/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is a good idea for a couple who intend to get married to live together first (1998)	21.1% [14/30 countries]
% of those who think that it is a good idea for a couple who intend to get married to live together first (1994)	67.5% [8/22 countries]
% of those who lived with their husband or wife before they got married (1994)	21.7% [16/22 countries]
% of those who think that married people are generally happier than unmarried people (2012)	54.7% [5/32 countries]
% of those who think that married people are generally happier than unmarried people (2002)	57.8% [3/33 countries]
% of those who think that married people are generally happier than unmarried people (1994)	76.3% [1/22 countries]
% of those who think that it is better to have a bad marriage than no marriage at all (2002)	15.7% [4/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is better to have a bad marriage than no marriage at all (1994)	29.1% [2/22 countries]
% of those who think that people who want children ought to get married (2012)	50.2% [15/40 countries]
% of those who think that people who want children ought to get married (2002)	65.5% [7/33 countries]
% of those who think that people who want children ought to get married (1994)	74.9% [3/22 countries]
% of those who think that the main purpose of marriage these days is to have children (1994)	74.7% [1/22 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (2012)	51.1% [21/32 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (2002)	49.3% [26/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (1998)	36.3% [8/30 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (1994)	51.9% [18/22 countries]
% of those who think that a couple should divorce when their marriage does not work well (2012)	67.1% [5/32 countries]
% of those who think that a couple should divorce when their marriage does not work well (2002)	66.4% [13/33 countries]
% of those who think that a couple should divorce when their marriage does not work well (1994)	55.7% [15/22 countries]
% of those who think that the main advantage of marriage is that it gives financial security (1994)	56.1% [1/22 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (2018)	60.2% [31/46 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (1998)	49.8% [22/30 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (1994)	50.9% [20/22 countries]
% of those who think that sex before marriage is always wrong (1998)	28.2% [6/30 countries]
% of those who think that sex under 16 years old is always wrong (1994)	70.8% [4/22 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (2018)	68.8% [16/47 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (1998)	70.9% [5/30 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (1994)	81.3% [3/22 countries]

	Bulgaria
Fertility rate, total (births per woman) (2020)	1.56 [159/200 countries]
Crude birth rate (per 1,000 people) (2020)	8.5 [189/204 countries]
Mean age of women at childbirth (2020)	27.8 [41/43 countries]
% of those who think that their ideal number of children is 3 or more (2012)	21.5% [31/34 countries]
% of those who think that their ideal number of children is 3 or more (1994)	22.1% [20/22 countries]
Maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births) (2017)	10 [142/183 countries]
Infant mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) (2020)	5.1 [148/193 countries]
Under-five mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) (2020)	6 [143/194 countries]
Adolescent fertility rate (Births per 1,000 women aged 15-19) (2020)	38.3 [93/194 countries]
% of births outside of marriage (2018)	58.5% [6/42 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby (1998)	19.9% [14/30 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if her family cannot afford any more children (2018)	41.8% [29/47 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if her family cannot afford any more children (1998)	20.2% [29/30 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of children (aged 0-17) living with a single parent	15.2% (2018) [21/39 countries]
% of those who think that adult children are an important source of help for elderly parents (2012)	50.7% [38/40 countries]
% of those who think that having children interferes too much with the freedom of parents (2012)	35.9% [10/40 countries]
% of those who think that having children interferes too much with the freedom of parents (1994)	55.7% [3/22 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (2012)	26.0% [30/31 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (2002)	26.4% [30/33 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (1994)	37.5% [10/22 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (2012)	97.0% [3/40 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (2002)	96.0% [6/33 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (1994)	97.8% [1/22 countries]
% of those who think that children are a financial burden (2012)	24.8% [29/40 countries]
% of those who think that those with young children should be medically prioritized over those not (2011)	35.9% [21/32 countries]
% of those who think that a same sex female couple can bring up a child as well as a male-female couple (2012)	8.8% [27/31 countries]
% of those who think that a same sex male couple can bring up a child as well as a male-female couple (2012)	5.6% [27/31 countries]
% of those who think that having children increases people's social standing in society (2012)	47.5% [11/40 countries]

	Bulgaria
Extent of satisfaction with family life (7 steps) (2012)	5.78 [7/41 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with family life (7 steps) (2002)	4.88 [33/33 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with the relationships with family members (7 steps) (2018)	5.73 [33/47 countries]

	Bulgaria
Prevalence of stunting in children under 5 (%) (2020)	6.4% [124/154 countries]
Prevalence of overweight in children under 5 (%) (2020)	5.7% [82/154 countries]
Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15?49 years subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by a current or former intimate partner in their lifetime (%) (2018)	19% [108/151 countries]

	Bulgaria
International migrant stock (% of immigrants in the population) (2020)	2.7% [156/231 countries]
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum (2019)	20,438 [61/164 countries]
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum (per 10,000 people) (2019)	29.3 [48/157 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (2003)	5.3% [24/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (1995)	5.9% [13/23 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (2003)	60.1% [12/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (1995)	78.7% [2/23 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (2003)	58.4% [11/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (1995)	83.4% [1/23 countries]
% of those who think that immigration is the most important issue for their country (2010)	1.7% [20/35 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between domestic-born and foreign-born (2019)	28.8% [23/29 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (2003)	14.7% [31/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (1995)	16.9% [19/23 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (2003)	63.5% [4/33 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (1995)	71.3% [1/23 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (2003)	47.0% [17/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (1995)	37.6% [17/23 countries]
% of those who agree that it is impossible for people who do not share their country's customs and traditions to become fully their country's nationalty (2003)	85.7% [2/33 countries]
% of those who agree that it is impossible for people who do not share their country's customs and traditions to become fully their country's nationalty (1995)	92.1% [1/23 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (2003)	64.9% [9/33 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (1995)	53.1% [11/23 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (2003)	64.9% [7/34 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (1995)	54.8% [7/23 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (2003)	65.5% [4/34 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (1995)	80.9% [1/22 countries]
% of those who agree that legal immigrants to their country who are not citizens should have the same rights as their country's citizens (2003)	62.5% [7/34 countries]
% of those who agree that their country should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants (2003)	94.8% [1/34 countries]
% of those who agree that their country should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants (1995)	92.3% [3/16 countries]

	Bulgaria
GDP (current US$, billions) (2021)	80.327 [71/192 countries]
GDP per capita (current US$) (2021)	11,684 [68/192 countries]
GDP per capita (PPP, current international$) (2021)	25,914 [63/192 countries]
GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$) (2021)	10,720 [57/173 countries]
Shadow economy, as % of GDP (2015)	20.8% [110/158 countries]
% of those who think that the economy is the most important issue for their country (2010)	19.5% [24/35 countries]
Total reserves (includes gold, 100 million US$) (2021)	392 [47/141 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing industry with the help it needs to grow (1996)	94.3% [3/24 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its economic achievements (2003)	6.6% [34/34 countries]

	Bulgaria
Price level index - Gross Domestic Product [= the whole national economy] (OECD=100) (2017)	45 [44/49 countries]
Price level index - Food (OECD=100) (2017)	67 [44/49 countries]
Price level index - Bread and cereals (OECD=100) (2017)	54 [46/49 countries]
Price level index - Meat (OECD=100) (2017)	62 [46/49 countries]
Price level index - Fish (OECD=100) (2017)	73 [45/49 countries]
Price level index - Milk, cheese and eggs (OECD=100) (2017)	87 [34/49 countries]
Price level index - Fruits, vegetables, potatoes (OECD=100) (2017)	63 [42/49 countries]
Price level index - Non-alcoholic beverages (OECD=100) (2017)	86 [33/49 countries]
Price level index - Alcoholic beverages (OECD=100) (2017)	63 [46/49 countries]
Price level index - Tobacco (OECD=100) (2017)	51 [41/49 countries]
Price level index - Clothing and footwear (OECD=100) (2017)	77 [45/49 countries]
Price level index - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (OECD=100) (2017)	32 [45/49 countries]
Price level index - Hospital services (OECD=100) (2017)	13 [45/49 countries]
Price level index - Transport (OECD=100) (2017)	74 [43/49 countries]
Price level index - Communication (OECD=100) (2017)	51 [41/49 countries]
Price level index - Recreation and culture (OECD=100) (2017)	56 [44/49 countries]
Price level index - Education (OECD=100) (2017)	22 [40/49 countries]
Price level index - Restaurants and hotels (OECD=100) (2017)	44 [47/49 countries]
Price level index - Construction (OECD=100) (2017)	38 [43/49 countries]
Price level index - Services in total (OECD=100) (2017)	30 [46/49 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for keeping prices under control (1996)	87.0% [12/24 countries]
% of those who think that fighting rising prices is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	45.1% [3/36 countries]
% of those who think that fighting rising prices is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2000)	32.5% [1/25 countries]
% of those who think that fighting rising prices is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (1993)	30.9% [3/20 countries]

	Bulgaria
Income inequality (gini coefficient) (2018)	0.408 [35/37 countries]
Poverty rate after taxes and transfers (% of those below 50% of the current median income) (2018)	16.7% [6/37 countries]
% of those who are dissatisfied with their earnings (2009)	69.0% [9/41 countries]
% of those who are dissatisfied with their earnings (1999)	81.7% [1/24 countries]
% of those who think that it is difficult for their household to make ends meet (2019)	49.4% [8/29 countries]
% of those who think that it will be difficult for their household to make ends meet for the next 12 months (2019)	52.8% [6/29 countries]
% of those who skip a meal because there is not enough money once a month or more (2019)	7.9% [12/29 countries]
% of men who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2012)	64.8% [30/41 countries]
% of men who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2002)	56.8% [33/33 countries]
% of women who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2012)	15.6% [27/41 countries]
% of women who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2002)	14.3% [22/33 countries]
% of those who say that both partners have about the same income (2012)	18.8% [16/41 countries]
% of those who say that both partners have about the same income (2002)	21.1% [6/33 countries]
% of those who think that the income distribution of their country is unfair (2019)	96.8% [1/29 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (2019)	96.7% [1/29 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (2009)	94.2% [7/41 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (1999)	96.8% [1/25 countries]
% of those who contact people who are a lot poorer than them every day (2019)	46.0% [3/29 countries]
% of those who contact people who are a lot richer than them every day (2019)	7.8% [26/29 countries]
Extent of anger at differences in wealth (2019)	5.99 [1/29 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between poor people and rich people (2019)	53.3% [7/29 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between poor people and rich people (2009)	39.4% [23/41 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between poor people and rich people (1999)	45.3% [11/25 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2019)	89.8% [2/29 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2010)	81.9% [4/36 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2009)	82.1% [12/41 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2000)	72.0% [8/25 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (1999)	85.0% [4/25 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (1996)	67.9% [7/24 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (1993)	87.2% [1/20 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices) (1998)	83.1% [12/30 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices) (1996)	76.9% [9/24 countries]
% of those who think that the government is tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	80.5% [5/28 countries]
% of those who think that private companies are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	9.3% [22/28 countries]
% of those who think that trade unions are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	7.4% [14/28 countries]
% of those who think that high income people are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	0.3% [27/28 countries]
% of those who think that low income people are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	0.3% [27/28 countries]
% of those who think that income differences do not need to be reduced (2019)	2.2% [19/28 countries]
% of those who think that politicians do not care about reducing the differences in income (2019)	91.7% [1/29 countries]
% of those who think that the government is successful in reducing the differences in income (2019)	1.8% [29/29 countries]
% of those who think that people with money should be left to enjoy it (2000)	62.0% [4/15 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of those who think that their country is a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2019)	56.3% [1/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2009)	63.5% [3/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (1999)	69.9% [1/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2019)	33.2% [15/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2009)	27.2% [31/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (1999)	23.0% [18/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2019)	7.0% [28/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2009)	5.5% [39/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (1999)	3.9% [24/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with most people in the middle (2019)	2.9% [29/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with most people in the middle (2009)	3.3% [39/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with most people in the middle (1999)	2.5% [24/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2019)	0.6% [29/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2009)	0.5% [41/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (1999)	0.7% [23/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2019)	0.9% [15/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2009)	0.2% [36/40 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (1999)	0.5% [21/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2019)	2.6% [26/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2009)	3.4% [31/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (1999)	1.7% [24/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2019)	12.6% [19/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2009)	14.0% [18/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (1999)	8.5% [23/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with most people in the middle (2019)	51.9% [14/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with most people in the middle (2009)	59.7% [7/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with most people in the middle (1999)	60.9% [1/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2019)	32.0% [9/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2009)	22.7% [26/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (1999)	28.4% [9/24 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of those who think that they belong to the upper class (10 choices) (2019)	6.0% [21/29 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the upper class (10 choices) (2009)	1.8% [38/41 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the upper class (10 choices) (1999)	2.1% [23/25 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the middle class (10 choices) (2019)	66.2% [25/29 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the middle class (10 choices) (2009)	61.1% [36/41 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the middle class (10 choices) (1999)	41.5% [25/25 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Middle class" (6 choices) (2019)	22.3% [24/28 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Middle class" (6 choices) (2009)	22.9% [37/38 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Lower middle class" (6 choices) (2019)	14.1% [23/28 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Lower middle class" (6 choices) (2009)	19.0% [13/36 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the lower class (10 choices) (2019)	27.8% [3/29 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the lower class (10 choices) (2009)	37.1% [3/41 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the lower class (10 choices) (1999)	56.4% [1/25 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the upper class (10 choices) (2019)	8.5% [21/29 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the upper class (10 choices) (2009)	5.9% [30/41 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the middle class (10 choices) (2019)	70.1% [15/29 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the middle class (10 choices) (2009)	72.4% [12/41 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the lower class (10 choices) (2019)	21.3% [10/29 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the lower class (10 choices) (2009)	21.8% [24/41 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the upper class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	14.3% [22/29 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the middle class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	59.4% [22/29 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the lower class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	26.4% [3/29 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is higher than their fathers' job (2009)	41.5% [24/41 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is higher than their fathers' job (1999)	47.3% [9/25 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is lower than their fathers' job (2009)	14.2% [39/41 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is lower than their fathers' job (1999)	17.1% [22/25 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between people at the top of society and people at the bottom (2009)	53.2% [20/41 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between people at the top of society and people at the bottom (1999)	54.8% [14/25 countries]
% of those who think that coming from a wealthy family is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	33.9% [9/29 countries]
% of those who think that coming from a wealthy family is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	45.9% [6/41 countries]
% of those who think that coming from a wealthy family is very important for getting ahead in life (1999)	54.9% [4/25 countries]
% of those who think that having well-educated parents is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	49.4% [6/29 countries]
% of those who think that having well-educated parents is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	54.1% [6/41 countries]
% of those who think that having a good education is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	78.1% [7/29 countries]
% of those who think that having a good education is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	80.1% [10/41 countries]
% of those who think that having ambition is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	88.0% [4/41 countries]
% of those who think that hard work is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	83.2% [7/29 countries]
% of those who think that hard work is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	83.9% [14/41 countries]
% of those who think that knowing the right people is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	65.4% [6/29 countries]
% of those who think that knowing the right people is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	71.7% [6/41 countries]
% of those who think that knowing the right people is very important for getting ahead in life (1999)	63.3% [7/25 countries]
% of those who think that having political connections is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	40.0% [4/29 countries]
% of those who think that having political connections is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	39.7% [5/41 countries]
% of those who think that giving bribes is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	20.3% [4/29 countries]
% of those who think that giving bribes is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	23.3% [4/41 countries]
% of those who think that race is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	16.9% [9/29 countries]
% of those who think that race is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	17.8% [7/41 countries]
% of those who think that religion is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	12.3% [7/29 countries]
% of those who think that religion is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	12.5% [8/41 countries]
% of those who think that man or woman is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	17.5% [8/29 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of employment of small and medium sized companies (1-249 employees) in manufacturing	62.6% (2019) [10/37 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of employment of small and medium sized companies (1-249 employees) in Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	86.8% (2019) [2/35 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (2018)	31.7% [47/47 countries]
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (1998)	35.6% [28/30 countries]
% of those who think that private enterprise is the best way to solve their country's economic problems (2010)	34.8% [30/36 countries]
% of those who think that private enterprise is the best way to solve their country's economic problems (2000)	48.6% [17/25 countries]
% of those who think that private enterprise is the best way to solve their country's economic problems (1993)	51.5% [13/20 countries]
% of those who agree that large international companies are doing more and more damage to local businesses in the country (2003)	50.8% [25/34 countries]
% of those who have joined in boycotts (2004)	3.2% [38/38 countries]

	Bulgaria
New business density (new registrations per 1,000 people ages 15-64) (2020)	1.41 [82/121 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of those who are in favour of less government regulation of business (1996)	48.9% [15/24 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for industry to develop new products and technology (1996)	87.8% [7/24 countries]

	Bulgaria
Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (2019)	6.6% [130/187 countries]
Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (2019)	6.6% [130/187 countries]
Employment in industry (% of total employment) (2019)	30.0% [20/187 countries]
Employment in services (% of total employment) (2019)	63.4% [79/187 countries]
% of men who prefer a full time job (2005)	81.7% [3/31 countries]
% of men who prefer a full time job (1997)	73.9% [14/25 countries]
% of women who prefer a full time job (2005)	71.5% [2/31 countries]
% of women who prefer a full time job (1997)	60.1% [5/25 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a job for everyone who wants one (1998)	88.5% [10/30 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a job for everyone who wants one (1996)	80.8% [9/24 countries]

	Bulgaria
Maternal employment rate - child under 15	70.6% (2019) [24/40 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2018)	33.3% [20/47 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2012)	39.2% [12/32 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2002)	44.4% [10/33 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (1998)	66.1% [3/30 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (1994)	65.3% [4/22 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (2012)	33.3% [20/32 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (2002)	27.4% [23/33 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (1998)	21.6% [24/30 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (1994)	26.0% [17/22 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (2012)	93.1% [2/32 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (2002)	87.7% [8/33 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (1994)	92.7% [1/22 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (2012)	51.4% [7/32 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (2002)	51.7% [12/33 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (1994)	61.2% [4/22 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (2012)	51.9% [9/32 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (2002)	60.5% [8/33 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (1994)	73.1% [2/22 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (2012)	58.6% [27/32 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (2002)	45.4% [33/33 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (1994)	55.0% [18/22 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (2012)	22.0% [25/32 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (2002)	17.1% [30/33 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (1994)	15.8% [21/22 countries]
% of those who think that the mother and the father should each take half of paid parental leave (2012)	8.5% [39/41 countries]
% of those who think that the mother should take most of the paid leave period and the father should take some of it. (2012)	26.7% [28/41 countries]
% of those who think that the mother should take the entire paid parental leave (2012)	64.9% [7/41 countries]
% of those who think that no paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	0.5% [41/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (2012)	23.4% [11/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (2002)	23.4% [5/33 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (1994)	13.1% [6/22 countries]
% of those who think that both mother and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	11.0% [21/41 countries]
% of those who think that both mother and father should work part-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	0.8% [40/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (2012)	36.5% [15/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (2002)	39.1% [21/33 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (1994)	60.3% [8/22 countries]
% of those who think that mother should stay at home and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	54.7% [11/41 countries]
% of those who think that mother should work part-time and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	32.7% [26/41 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that both mother and father work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	18.6% [33/41 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that father stay at home and mother work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	64.7% [3/40 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that mother stay at home and father work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	1.8% [41/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (2012)	47.0% [18/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (2002)	30.8% [14/33 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (1994)	26.2% [8/22 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (2012)	15.5% [10/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (2002)	20.1% [7/33 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (1994)	32.5% [3/22 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (2012)	49.8% [31/41 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (2002)	56.1% [19/33 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (1994)	51.4% [18/22 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (2012)	40.1% [24/41 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (2002)	43.3% [17/33 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of those who think that employees have more job security than the self-employed (2005)	41.0% [28/31 countries]
% of those who think that being an employee interferes more with family life than self-employment (2005)	40.5% [7/31 countries]
% of those who prefer being an employee to being self-employed (2005)	47.7% [23/31 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of those who think that it would be easy to find a job (2005)	10.4% [31/31 countries]
% of those who think that it would be easy to find a job (1997)	10.9% [20/25 countries]
% of those who would turn down another job that offered quite a bit more pay in order to stay with the current organization (2005)	29.4% [18/31 countries]
% of those who would turn down another job that offered quite a bit more pay in order to stay with the current organization (1997)	31.4% [7/25 countries]
% of those who would change their present type of work for something different if given the chance (1997)	46.2% [4/25 countries]
% of those who think that it is likely that they will try to find a job with another firm or organization within the next 12 months (2005)	25.6% [15/31 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of those who think that job security is very important in a job (2005)	99.6% [1/31 countries]
% of those who think that job security is very important in a job (1997)	96.3% [6/25 countries]
% of those who think that high income is very important in a job (2005)	99.4% [1/31 countries]
% of those who think that high income is very important in a job (1997)	97.6% [1/25 countries]
% of those who think that good opportunities for advancement is very important in a job (2005)	87.2% [9/31 countries]
% of those who think that good opportunities for advancement is very important in a job (1997)	74.4% [14/25 countries]
% of those who think that being interesting is very important in a job (2005)	88.8% [24/31 countries]
% of those who think that being interesting is very important in a job (1997)	80.1% [24/25 countries]
% of those who think that working independently is very important in a job (2005)	71.1% [23/31 countries]
% of those who think that working independently is very important in a job (1997)	59.1% [23/25 countries]
% of those who think that helping other people is very important in a job (2005)	81.4% [13/31 countries]
% of those who think that helping other people is very important in a job (1997)	66.2% [23/25 countries]
% of those who think that being useful to society is very important in a job (2005)	90.6% [2/31 countries]
% of those who think that being useful to society is very important in a job (1997)	87.2% [3/25 countries]
% of those who think that deciding times or days of work is very important in a job (2005)	77.5% [4/31 countries]
% of those who think that deciding times or days of work is very important in a job (1997)	67.7% [5/25 countries]
% of those who think that their job is secure (2005)	43.5% [30/31 countries]
% of those who think that their job is secure (1997)	41.0% [25/25 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high income (2005)	15.6% [29/31 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high income (1997)	10.3% [23/25 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high opportunities for advancement (2005)	20.9% [22/31 countries]
% of those who think that their job gives high opportunities for advancement (1997)	18.1% [16/25 countries]
% of those who think that their job is interesting (2005)	57.6% [25/31 countries]
% of those who think that their job is interesting (1997)	61.8% [21/25 countries]
% of those who think that they can work independently (2005)	51.0% [27/31 countries]
% of those who think that they can work independently (1997)	53.0% [22/25 countries]
% of those who think that they can help other people in their job (2005)	65.8% [24/31 countries]
% of those who think that they can help other people in their job (1997)	66.0% [15/25 countries]
% of those who think that their job is useful to society (2005)	81.9% [4/31 countries]
% of those who think that their job is useful to society (1997)	88.7% [1/25 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of those who worry about the possibility of losing your job a great deal or to some extent (2005)	62.6% [3/31 countries]
% of those who worry about the possibility of losing your job a great deal or to some extent (1997)	55.8% [2/25 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the unemployed (2019)	78.5% [7/29 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the unemployed (2009)	82.7% [9/41 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the unemployed (1996)	87.6% [5/24 countries]

	Bulgaria
% of those who are in favour of reducing the working week to create more jobs (1996)	42.8% [15/24 countries]
% of those willing to accept longer commuting to avoid unemployment (2005)	56.0% [6/31 countries]
% of those who prefer to work longer hours and earn more money (2005)	68.4% [2/31 countries]
% of those who prefer to work longer hours and earn more money (1997)	67.7% [2/25 countries]
% of those who prefer to work the same number of hours and earn the same money (2005)	31.2% [30/31 countries]
% of those who prefer to work the same number of hours and earn the same money (1997)	31.2% [24/25 countries]
% of those who prefer to work fewer hours and earn less money (2005)	0.4% [31/31 countries]
% of those who prefer to work fewer hours and earn less money (1997)	0.9% [25/25 countries]
% of those who would like to have more time in a job (2007)	56.6% [3/34 countries]
% of those who would like to have more time in a job (2005)	57.2% [4/31 countries]
% of those who would like to have more time in a job (1997)	65.0% [2/25 countries]
% of those who would like to have less time in a job (2007)	13.0% [34/34 countries]
% of those who would like to have less time in a job (2005)	10.9% [30/31 countries]
% of those who would like to have less time in a job (1997)	7.3% [25/25 countries]
% of those who can decide themselves when to start/ finish work (2005)	25.0% [30/31 countries]
% of those who can decide themselves when to start/ finish work (1997)	26.8% [24/25 countries]
% of those who can decide themselves how to organize work (2005)	54.1% [28/31 countries]
% of those who enjoy 5 or less days of leave (2007)	41.4% [21/34 countries]
% of those who enjoy more than 20 days of leave (2007)	15.6% [24/34 countries]