| Area of Kardzhali Province | 3,211.2 km² |
| Population | 149,892 |
| Male Population | 74,436 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 75,456 (50.3%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | -13.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -10.4% |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Male Median Age | 40.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 43.8 years |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
Map of Kardzhali Province
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 173,698 | 181,859 | 167,243 | 149,892 |
| Population Density | 54.1 / km² | 56.6 / km² | 52.1 / km² | 46.7 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 10.4% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kardzhali Province | -13.7% | -17.6% | -10.4% |
| Bulgaria | -18% | -18.9% | -10.6% |
Population By Age and Gender
Kardzhali Province Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3,707 | 3,479 | 7,187 |
| 5-9 | 3,442 | 3,337 | 6,780 |
| 10-14 | 3,468 | 3,279 | 6,747 |
| 15-19 | 4,486 | 4,210 | 8,697 |
| 20-24 | 4,814 | 4,453 | 9,268 |
| 25-29 | 5,421 | 5,036 | 10,457 |
| 30-34 | 6,015 | 5,230 | 11,245 |
| 35-39 | 5,674 | 4,848 | 10,522 |
| 40-44 | 5,625 | 5,026 | 10,652 |
| 45-49 | 5,757 | 5,385 | 11,142 |
| 50-54 | 5,713 | 5,945 | 11,659 |
| 55-59 | 5,168 | 5,644 | 10,812 |
| 60-64 | 4,307 | 4,897 | 9,205 |
| 65-69 | 3,564 | 4,417 | 7,982 |
| 70-74 | 3,093 | 4,075 | 7,169 |
| 75-79 | 2,414 | 3,235 | 5,649 |
| 80-84 | 1,195 | 1,856 | 3,052 |
| 85 Plus | 572 | 1,104 | 1,676 |
Population Density
Population Density: 46.7 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kardzhali Province | 149,892 | 3,211.2 km² | 46.7 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10,847 | n/a | n/a |
| 100 | 14,101 | 2.7% | 325 |
| 200 | 17,355 | 2.1% | 325 |
| 300 | 15,728 | -1% | -162 |
| 400 | 14,101 | -1.1% | -162 |
| 500 | 12,474 | -1.2% | -162 |
| 600 | 10,847 | -1.4% | -162 |
| 700 | 10,847 | 0% | 0 |
| 800 | 10,847 | 0% | 0 |
| 900 | 14,101 | 2.7% | 325 |
| 1000 | 17,355 | 2.1% | 325 |
| 1100 | 18,873 | 0.8% | 151 |
| 1200 | 20,175 | 0.7% | 130 |
| 1300 | 21,693 | 0.7% | 151 |
| 1400 | 11,932 | -5.8% | -976 |
| 1500 | 17,355 | 3.8% | 542 |
| 1600 | 27,116 | 4.6% | 976 |
| 1700 | 27,116 | 0% | 0 |
| 1800 | 44,350 | 5% | 1,723 |
| 1900 | 73,964 | 5.2% | 2,961 |
| 1910 | 86,086 | 16.4% | 12,122 |
| 1920 | 96,355 | 11.9% | 10,269 |
| 1930 | 115,537 | 19.9% | 19,182 |
| 1940 | 130,593 | 13% | 15,056 |
| 1950 | 144,762 | 10.8% | 14,169 |
| 1960 | 157,251 | 8.6% | 12,489 |
| 1970 | 169,885 | 8% | 12,634 |
| 1990 | 181,859 | 3.5% | 5,987 |
| 2000 | 167,243 | -8% | -14,616 |
| 2020 | 143,765 | -7.3% | -11,739 |
| 2030 | 134,514 | -6.4% | -9,251 |
| 2040 | 127,350 | -5.3% | -7,164 |
| 2050 | 121,452 | -4.6% | -5,898 |
| 2060 | 116,122 | -4.4% | -5,330 |
| 2070 | 110,332 | -5% | -5,790 |
| 2080 | 104,161 | -5.6% | -6,171 |
| 2090 | 98,110 | -5.8% | -6,051 |
| 2100 | 92,077 | -6.1% | -6,033 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Cities in Kardzhali Province
Cities in Kardzhali Province
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardino, Bulgaria | 339.2 km² | 10,546 | 80.5 / mi² |
| Chernoochene | 327 km² | 10,135 | 80.3 / mi² |
| Dzhebel | 228.6 km² | 8,093 | 91.7 / mi² |
| Kardzhali | 574.7 km² | 65,942 | 297.2 / mi² |
| Kirkovo | 535.7 km² | 21,328 | 103.1 / mi² |
| Krumovgrad | 847.9 km² | 17,722 | 54.1 / mi² |
| Momchilgrad | 358.2 km² | 16,127 | 116.6 / mi² |
Other Oblasts in Bulgaria
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blagoevgrad Province | 6,449.9 km² | 315,139 | 126.5 / mi² |
| Burgas Province | 7,927.8 km² | 409,097 | 133.6 / mi² |
| Dobrich Province | 4,713.4 km² | 178,761 | 98.2 / mi² |
| Gabrovo Province | 2,026.4 km² | 112,204 | 143.4 / mi² |
| Haskovo Province | 5,497.8 km² | 235,394 | 110.9 / mi² |
| Kyustendil Province | 3,051.4 km² | 126,825 | 107.6 / mi² |
| Lovech Province | 4,125.4 km² | 129,623 | 81.4 / mi² |
| Montana Province | 3,622.3 km² | 134,566 | 96.2 / mi² |
| Orders, decorations, and medals of Bulgaria | 1,339.4 km² | 1.3 million | 2,567 / mi² |
| Pazardzhik Province | 4,453.1 km² | 263,523 | 153.3 / mi² |
| Pernik Province | 2,394.3 km² | 130,341 | 141.0 / mi² |
| Pleven Province | 4,643.6 km² | 246,723 | 137.6 / mi² |
| Plovdiv region | 6,002.7 km² | 662,287 | 285.8 / mi² |
| Razgrad Province | 2,435.4 km² | 111,159 | 118.2 / mi² |
| Ruse, Bulgaria | 2,856.2 km² | 215,905 | 195.8 / mi² |
| Shumen Province | 3,388.2 km² | 165,255 | 126.3 / mi² |
| Silistra Province | 2,847.5 km² | 114,706 | 104.3 / mi² |
| Sliven Province | 3,525 km² | 188,020 | 138.1 / mi² |
| Smolyan Province | 3,189.4 km² | 114,870 | 93.3 / mi² |
| Sofia Province | 7,063.3 km² | 245,341 | 90.0 / mi² |
| Stara Zagora Province | 5,156.8 km² | 320,120 | 160.8 / mi² |
| Targovishte Province | 2,716.9 km² | 116,931 | 111.5 / mi² |
| Varna Province | 3,819.2 km² | 478,375 | 324.4 / mi² |
| Veliko Tarnovo Province | 4,635.6 km² | 243,629 | 136.1 / mi² |
| Vidin Province | 3,043.4 km² | 90,986 | 77.4 / mi² |
| Vratsa Province | 3,619.2 km² | 166,976 | 119.5 / mi² |
| Yambol Province | 3,392.5 km² | 122,186 | 93.3 / mi² |
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