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The average salary in Bulgaria has increased by 6.1% in last quarter of 2021

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According to preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute, the number of employees in Bulgaria at the end of December 2021 decreased by 0.7% compared to the end of September 2021 and reached 2.27 million.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, the average gross monthly salary increased by 6.1% compared to the third quarter of 2021 and reached BGN 1,612 / EUR 824.2 /



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