Регионални различия в секторното водоползване в България (2020 – 2024): индикатори за водна сигурност
Regional Differences in Sectoral Water Use in Bulgaria (2020–2024): Water Security Indicators

Author(s): Iva Gacheva, Ivaylo Valchev
Subject(s): Economy, National Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: water security; sectoral water use; River Basin Districts; spatial disparities; Bulgaria
Summary/Abstract: Bulgaria’s water security is exposed to increasing risk that is unevenly distributed across the different River Basin Districts. This study analyzes regional differences in sectoral water use in Bulgaria for the period 2020–2024. Two quantitative coefficients are developed: an intra-regional concentration coefficient and a national share coefficient. Persistent spatial disparities are identified: industry is highly concentrated in the Danube River Basin District, while agriculture is concentrated in the East Aegean River Basin District. Each district exhibits a distinct risk profile. The study demonstrates that water security in Bulgaria is a strongly regional issue.

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