The graph shows us information about the three levels of education of Bulgarians and their intention to move abroad in 2002, 2006 and 2008.
Bulgarians with a second secondary education have the highest intention to relocate among three categories in three given years. However, the percentage decreased slightly over the year, from 65% in 2002 to 61% and 59% in 2006 and 2008 respectively.
In contrast, those with primary and lower education numbers rose slightly by 1% between 2002 and 2006. After 2006, the number increased significantly to 32%, the highest rise in the three categories.
Meanwhile, people with higher education had the least intention to move outside Bulgaria. Only 7% said they want to live in another country in 2022, and this rose slightly to 20% in 2006, before falling to 9% in 2008.
Overall, Bulgarians with secondary education had the highest intention of leaving Bulgaria and this has remained stable over the years. The other two categories had different trends. Higher education had lost interest in emigrating, while people with primary education interests had increased.
