CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2024
| Author | Ivanov, Ivan |
|---|---|
| Title | Using Python to Analyse the Bulgarian Census Years: What the Numbers Tell Us about the Roma Population |
| Summary | This paper delves into the analysis of the Bulgarian census data with a focus on understanding the dynamics of the Roma population. Censuses play a pivotal role in government planning and policy formulation by providing essential demographic, educational, and socioeconomic information about the population. The history of census-taking in Bulgaria reflects evolving societal norms and international standards, with recent censuses incorporating voluntary inquiries on ethnicity, language, and religion to ensure a more accurate representation of the country's diverse population. It presents an analysis of the Roma population trends in Bulgaria using linear regression. By examining census data from 1900 to 2021, the paper predicted the Roma population for the year 1975, which was excluded from the training data. The results show that the linear regression model closely approximates the actual population, demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach for time-series prediction. The findings indicate disparities between the overall Bulgarian and the Roma populations regarding age distribution, educational attainment and labour force participation, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive strategies to address barriers to employment and foster inclusive economic participation. This analysis underscores the imperative of understanding and addressing the diverse needs of Bulgaria's multiethnic population. By leveraging insights from census data and employing evidence-based approaches, policymakers can work towards building a more just, equitable, and prosperous future for all Bulgarians. Key words: Bulgaria, Roma, Census, Population, Analyse |
| Supervisor | Pal Galicza; Mihaly Orsos |
| Department | Romani Studies Ps |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2024/ivanov_ivan.pdf |
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