| Area of Shumen Province | 3,388.2 km² |
| Population | 165,255 |
| Male Population | 80,874 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 84,380 (51.1%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | -30.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -17.3% |
| Median Age | 42.2 years |
| Male Median Age | 40.3 years |
| Female Median Age | 44 years |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
Map of Shumen Province
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 237,209 | 229,186 | 199,841 | 165,255 |
| Population Density | 70.0 / km² | 67.6 / km² | 59.0 / km² | 48.8 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 17.3% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shumen Province | -30.3% | -27.9% | -17.3% |
| Bulgaria | -18% | -18.9% | -10.6% |
Population By Age and Gender
Shumen Province Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3,959 | 3,740 | 7,700 |
| 5-9 | 3,943 | 3,697 | 7,640 |
| 10-14 | 4,040 | 3,657 | 7,698 |
| 15-19 | 4,873 | 4,678 | 9,551 |
| 20-24 | 5,566 | 5,341 | 10,907 |
| 25-29 | 5,493 | 5,141 | 10,634 |
| 30-34 | 5,831 | 5,508 | 11,340 |
| 35-39 | 6,310 | 5,969 | 12,280 |
| 40-44 | 6,213 | 5,570 | 11,784 |
| 45-49 | 5,904 | 5,523 | 11,428 |
| 50-54 | 5,916 | 5,840 | 11,757 |
| 55-59 | 5,505 | 5,781 | 11,286 |
| 60-64 | 5,479 | 6,570 | 12,049 |
| 65-69 | 4,178 | 5,388 | 9,566 |
| 70-74 | 2,983 | 4,464 | 7,447 |
| 75-79 | 2,610 | 3,788 | 6,399 |
| 80-84 | 1,416 | 2,369 | 3,786 |
| 85 Plus | 656 | 1,357 | 2,013 |
Population Density
Population Density: 48.8 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shumen Province | 165,255 | 3,388.2 km² | 48.8 / km² |
Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 229,186 | n/a | n/a |
| 2000 | 199,841 | -12.8% | -29,345 |
| 2020 | 159,117 | -10.8% | -20,362 |
| 2030 | 150,037 | -5.7% | -9,080 |
| 2040 | 143,006 | -4.7% | -7,031 |
| 2050 | 137,302 | -4% | -5,704 |
| 2060 | 132,173 | -3.7% | -5,129 |
| 2070 | 126,320 | -4.4% | -5,853 |
| 2080 | 119,866 | -5.1% | -6,454 |
| 2090 | 113,397 | -5.4% | -6,469 |
| 2100 | 106,861 | -5.8% | -6,536 |
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 Shumen Province
Cities in Shumen Province
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitrino, Bulgaria | 285 km² | 6,205 | 56.4 / mi² |
| Kaolinovo | 285.3 km² | 12,150 | 110.3 / mi² |
| Kaspichan, Bulgaria | 275.9 km² | 7,439 | 69.8 / mi² |
| Nikola Kozlevo, Bulgaria | 265.6 km² | 6,819 | 66.5 / mi² |
| Novi Pazar | 322.9 km² | 15,206 | 122.0 / mi² |
| Smyadovo Municipality | 345.3 km² | 6,134 | 46.0 / mi² |
| Varbitsa | 448.5 km² | 8,071 | 46.6 / mi² |
| Veliki Preslav | 281.4 km² | 11,240 | 103.4 / mi² |
| Venets, Bulgaria | 216.4 km² | 6,033 | 72.2 / mi² |
| Шумен, България | 661.8 km² | 85,962 | 336.4 / 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 |
| Kardzhali Province | 3,211.2 km² | 149,892 | 120.9 / 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 |
| 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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