AGRARIAN STATISTICS IN BULGARIA

Polya Angelova

Abstract: Agrarian Statistics is one of the first separately conducted type of statistics in Bulgaria. Its development has passed through different historical and socio-economic stages, each of which has left its mark on its image. The article presents the main aspects of the organization and methodology of agricultural statistics from its beginning until our days, and based on the rich bibliography in the field are displayed regularities in its state and development. A thorough review and periodization of statistical surveys in agriculture have been made with an emphasis on their methodological aspects and the basic elements of their organization – range, object, periodicity, form of conduct and information sources. The retrospective analysis is the basis for comparison and evaluation of contemporary agricultural statistics whose activity over the past decade is a qualitatively new stage in its development, in line with European standards.

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Date published: 2015-04-22