Bulgaria - 2012
Differential unemployment levels/rates of minorities?
- Code:
- RED55
- Key Area:
- Employment
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination
| Short Answer |
Yes. |
| Qualitative Info |
The unemployment rates of the Turkish and Roma minority groups are lower than those of the Bulgarians. Under official data of 2011, 87.7% of the Bulgarians in work age are employed, while within the Turkish minority group that share stands at 74.3%. The lowest employment rate is observed within the Roma ethnic group - 50.2% of the population in work age. |
| Data | |
| Groups affected/interested | Ethnic minorities |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Employment - labour market |
| External Url | http://www.nccedi.government.bg/page.php?category=125&id=1633 |
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