An independent labor market study reveals large-scale transformations in the professional reality of Bulgaria. Young specialists between 20 and 35 years old are massively reorienting their career strategies towards alternative forms of employment, demonstrating a clear trend towards an independent professional model.
The statistical data is eloquent – by 2025, nearly 18% of the workforce already practice freelance activities. An annual growth of about 5% unambiguously confirms the changing attitudes towards traditional employment.
The leading professional areas include digital services, graphic design, programming, and content writing. Workers are increasingly decisively preferring the flexibility of independent work over conventional work models.
Government institutions are responding adequately by gradually adapting the legislative framework. The goal is to create a more favorable environment and guarantee social protection for the new independent professionals.
The study unambiguously demonstrates deep structural changes in the Bulgarian labor market, where the digital economy and personal autonomy are becoming defining factors for professional success.