Stefan Petrov, Vladimir Karadzhov

Abstract:
The contemporary demographic development of Bulgaria is characterized by deteriorated characteristics in a number of basic demographic indices. The country is ranked one of the last places in the world by population growth and one of the first places in the world in mortality rate and rate of decrease of the population (according to the UN, World Bank, etc.). The negative population growth additionally aggravates the situation. One of the most affected areas in this regard is the Vidin region, located in the northwestern part of the country. The present study aims to trace the pace of depopulation in the district during the period 2000- 2015. There are 2 deleted villages and a constant decrease in the population.