Categories in Plovdiv
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Plovdiv
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 1,707 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 1,012 | 19 years |
| Restaurants | 890 | 16 years |
| Car repair | 671 | 20 years |
| Beauty salons | 646 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 552 | 20 years |
| Electronics stores | 550 | 24 years |
| Clothing stores | 533 | 16 years |
| Dentists | 408 | 13 years |
| Real estate | 389 | 16 years |
Plovdiv Facts
| Area | 55.8 km² |
| Population | 337,123 |
| Male Population | 160,901 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 176,222 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -1.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -0.4% |
| Median Age | 40.1 years (Male: 38.3, Female: 42.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $20,412 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 31, 32, 33 |
| Neighborhoods | Tsentar, Karshiaka, Kamenitsa 1, Northern Industrial Zone, Southern Industrial Zone |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.15000, 24.75000 |
| Postal Codes | 4000, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, More |
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Plovdiv Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 342,504 | 364,682 | 338,618 | 309,324 | 337,123 | 329,163 | 328,694 |
| Population Density | 6,136.7 / km² | 6,534.1 / km² | 6,067.1 / km² | 5,542.2 / km² | 6,040.3 / km² | 5,897.7 / km² | 5,889.3 / km² |
Plovdiv Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 0.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv | -1.6% | -7.6% | -0.4% |
| Plovdiv Province | — | — | — |
| Bulgaria | — | — | — |
Plovdiv Median Age
Median Age: 40.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv | 40.1 yrs | 42.2 yrs | 38.3 yrs |
| Plovdiv Province | 42.3 yrs | 44.5 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Bulgaria | 42.6 yrs | 44.8 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
Plovdiv Population Density
Population Density: 6,040 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv | 337,123 | 55.8 km² | 6,040 / km² |
| Plovdiv Province | 662,027 | 5,961.3 km² | 111 / km² |
| Bulgaria | 7.1 million | 110,897.7 km² | 64 / km² |
Plovdiv Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [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.
Neighborhoods in Plovdiv
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Plovdiv
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Plovdiv
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Plovdiv
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Plovdiv
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Plovdiv Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,964 | $7,512 | $7,303 | $10,636 | $12,870 | $13,598 | $17,500 | $20,412 |
| Total GDP | $76.5M | $64M | $61.2M | $87.5M | $104.3M | $107.2M | $133.2M | $152.5M |
Plovdiv CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv | 1,662,086 tn | 4.93 tn | 29,779.8 tons/km² |
| Plovdiv Province | 2,977,553 tn | 4.5 tn | 499.5 tons/km² |
| Bulgaria | 31,066,756 tn | 4.37 tn | 280.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,662,086 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.93 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 29,779.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/22/18 | 11:15 PM | 4 | 23.7 km | 10,000 m | 9km SSW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/18 | 11:41 PM | 4.4 | 14.4 km | 12,270 m | 3km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/17 | 7:01 PM | 4.5 | 74.5 km | 10,940 m | 2km S of Anton, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/09 | 6:39 PM | 3.8 | 79.6 km | 2,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/07 | 11:17 PM | 3.3 | 31.3 km | 25,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/07 | 12:01 AM | 3.2 | 70.2 km | 3,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 8/1/06 | 1:15 PM | 3.5 | 76 km | 9,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/06 | 8:02 PM | 3.2 | 51.9 km | 1,500 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/06 | 4:51 PM | 3.7 | 31.4 km | 16,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/06 | 7:44 PM | 3.2 | 57.7 km | 11,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
Plovdiv
Plovdiv (Bulgarian: Пловдив pronounced [plɔfˈdif]) is the second-largest city in Bulgaria with a population of 341,567 inhabitants as of 2015. It is the administrative center of Plovdiv Province and the municipalities of the City of Plovdiv, Maritsa ..
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