Characteristics of the sample and of the Bulgarian population
| Characteristic | Sample (%) | Population (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Male (≽18 years) | 42.7 | 48.2 (1996) |
| Female (≽18 years) | 57.3 | 51.8 (1996) |
| Age (years) | ||
| 20–39 | 32.4 | 35.2 |
| 40–59 | 34.3 | 33.7 |
| ≽60 | 31.1 | 27.5 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 68.5 | 73.9 (1992) |
| Divorced/separated/widowed | 18.1 | 15.1 (1992) |
| Single | 13.3 | 11.0 (1992) |
| Pensioners | 37.1 | 29.3 (1994) |
| Urban population (1993) | 69.4 | 68 |
| Rural population (1993) | 30.6 | 32 |
| Ethnic Turks/Bulgaro-Muslims | 7.4 | 9–10 |
| Roma population | 3.2 | 3–5 |
Sources: Statistical reference book, Bulgaria1997, Central Statistical Office, Sofia; Statistical yearbook, Bulgaria 1997, Central Statistical Office, Sofia.