Institute for Population and Human Research
Bulgaria's Demographic Desert Expands: Nearly 40% of Territory Affected
A scientist from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) has revealed that nearly 40% of Bulgaria's territory can be considered a demographic desert. In 2021, 39.3% of Bulgaria, encompassing 43.6 thousand square kilometers, fell into this category, according to Assoc. Dr. Nikolay Tsekov from the Institute for Population and Human Research, as reported by BGNES.
By 2050: The Population in 61 countries, including Bulgaria, will Decrease
The world population reached 8 billion already at the end of last year. The UN predicts that between 2050 and 2060 there will be 10 billion people on the planet. After that, experts predict a decline or stagnation of the population. The fastest-growing population is in the poorest countries. In Bulgaria, as everywhere in Europe, the trend is downward.
Aging of the Nation and Migration - Leading Factors that Exacerbate the Country's Demographic Crisis
The aging of the nation, social inequalities and migration are among the leading factors that exacerbate the country's demographic crisis. This is according to a study of scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. They predict that in 30 years every tenth Bulgarian in the country will be over 80 years old.