POPULATION MIGRATION PROCESSES AND DIGITAL COVERAGE IN RURAL AREAS OF BULGARIA

Geodemographic as a scientific discipline includes the mechanical movement in its nomenclature, which, in turn, contains demographic processes of settlement and emigration, which form the mechanical growth of the population. It is interesting to trace the intertwining of migration processes with Internet access and the extent of its use in rural areas. The development includes research and analysis of the mechanical movement of the population in rural municipalities (region) and districts of the country, united in their regions according to the NUTS classification for the period 2015-2019. The mechanical movement of the population in tables and figures is visualized, indicating the dynamics of numerical values in per thousand (parts per thousand) and their change during the study period. On the other hand, data on the share of Internet access and its regular use are presented. Conclusions are presented in the conclusion of the review of the mechanical movement of the population in rural areas of the country and how this may affect the trends for accessibility and coverage of digital services.