Despite Artificial Intelligence, the Number of Civil Servants in Bulgaria Is Rising
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While in some countries artificial intelligence is helping to reduce administration, in Bulgaria it has not led to fewer employees. At the end of 2025, the number of civil servants in central administration reached a record 160,000 people. This is an increase of 41% compared to 2018.
According to the information, the cabinet has not taken measures to reduce the number of employees, despite the development of new technologies. The news was published by Money.bg, which explains that the use of artificial intelligence in state administration is becoming increasingly common around the world.
Experts note that the growth of the administration leads to higher costs for the state budget. It is still unclear whether the government plans reforms that would change this trend.
For citizens, this means that the question of the efficiency of state administration remains relevant. Monitoring the government's decisions will show whether technologies will be used for faster and cheaper service.
Sources: Money.bg
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