The number of employees under labour contract at the end of June 2024 increased by 1.2% as compared to the end of March 2024 and reached 2.35 million according to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The highest increase was observed in the economic activities: ‘Accommodation and food service activities’ - by 24.0%, ‘Agriculture, forestry and fishing’ - by 4.5%, and ‘Administrative and support service activities’ - by 1.8%. The highest decrease of the number of employees - by 1.7% was recorded in the economic activity ‘Manufacturing’.
In the second quarter of 2024, in comparison with the first quarter of 2024, the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 4.5% and reached 2 296 BGN. The highest increase in wages and salaries was reported in ‘Public administration and defence; compulsory social security’ - by 13.1%, ‘Education’ - by 9.7%, and in ‘Accommodation and food service activities’ - by 9.2%.
