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Demographics

Indicators

Period, unit of measurement and source

Population density relative to the area of the settlements and other urbanized areas

The population density indicator gives information on the number of people per unit area. Density is influenced by the rate of natural increase and net migration flows, as well as by the urbanization processes.

  • 2022-2023
  • number of persons/sq. km
  • NSI

Natural population increase rate

The natural population increase rate is the difference between the number of registered live births and the number of deaths during the year. The indicator shows the increase or decrease of the population of the district per 1,000 of its average annual population; a positive value is considered a favorable demographic indicator.

  • 2022-2023
  • p.p. (‰)
  • NSI

Net migration rate

The net migration rate shows an increase or decrease of the population per 1,000 of its average annual population due to migration. The ratios are calculated based on statistics for the number of persons who have changed their usual residence within a given period. Net migration is the difference between the numbers of immigrants to and emigrants from a given district.

  • 2022-2023
  • p.p. (‰)
  • NSI

Share of children under 4 years of age

The indicator shows the degree of aging in the districts. A higher proportion means less ageing.

  • 2012-2023
  • %
  • NSI

Share of the population aged 65 and over

The indicator shows the degree of aging in the districts. A higher proportion means that the age structure of the population has deteriorated.

  • 2012-2023
  • %
  • NSI

 

 

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