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Bulgaria 2nd in EU in hourly labour earnings growth

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Bulgaria is in second position among the EU countries in hourly labour earnings growth during the second quarter of 2024, as compared to the same period of 2023, Eurostat data show. The growth rate in Bulgaria is 15.4%, with only Croatia ahead of this country with 17.6%. Romania is the country that comes after Bulgaria with 15%.

According to National Statistical Institute data, the steepest increase in total labour earnings has been registered in public administration – 27%, education – 26.4% and real estate operations – 24.9%.



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