Extensive indicators

The population of Veliko Turnovo Municipality in 1998 decreases with 3233 compared to 1993, the age structure deteriorates, and the percentage of the population in the category “Under economically active age” diminishes from 18.9% in 1993 to 15.9% in 1998. This is an alarming trend because it is the young population that forms the future workforce. The number of women constantly exceeds that of men. In 1993 the ratio is 1000 men / 1086 women, while in 1998 it is 1000 men / 1124 women. This trend goes stronger with aging of population. Concerning the category “Above economically active age” the ratio is 1000 men / 1633 women in 1998 which is due to the higher male death rate in this age group.

2. Birth and death rates per 1000 people

Birth rate is a main demographic component. It determines the number of population as well as improving the age structure. During the last few years the birth rate in the Municipality and the town goes down. In 1998 the number of children born alive in the Municipality is decreased with 125 compared to 1993. Concerning the town the figure is 103 children. The birth coefficient diminishes with 1.17 per thousand. Death rate increases which leads to a negative population growth and depopulation. In 1998 the number of deaths is 1230 which is 96 more as compared to 1993. The death coefficient increased with 1.22 per thousand. Male mortality is higher than female’s for both years. In 1993 male deaths are 152 more than female deaths, and in 1998 - 84.

3. Household expenditures as a % of the household average income

The proportion of household expenditure for food in 1998 increase substantially with 10.1% compared to 1993. Veliko Turnovo population spends on food 54.1% of its income. Transport and dwelling expenditures increase with 1.2% and 1% for the surveyed period.

4. Floorage per person (м²)

The average floorage per person in 1998 increases up to 0.9 sq.m. compared to 1993. This increase is due to the increase in the number of dwellings and decrease in the population.

5. Types of dwelling

6. Public dwelling building ( as a % of total building )

 

 

1993	1998
70,8 %	2,6 %

 

 

The proportion of the household expenditure on water supply and sewerage of the total income increase in 1993 from 1.7% to 2.3% in 1998. Electricity expenditures also increase – from 5.3% in 1993 to 7.3% in 1998.

8. Acute respiratory diseases death rate

Acute respiratory diseases' death rate marks an increasing trend owing to the improved profilactic of respiratory diseases and better healthcare and control. The indexes represent death rate due to acute infections compared to the common amount of respiratory diseases.

9. Average price of fuel (USD / kg)

In 1998 the prices of the monitored fuels diesel and gasoline increase respectively with $0.21 and $0.08, while the average price of propane-butane diminishes with $0.07.

10. Green areas

Green areas in 1998 enlarge with 1.53% of the whole area compared to 1993. We can draw the following conclusions: improved environmentally balanced life style and ensuring better conditions for the health status of the population.