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Demographics

Indicators

Period, unit of measurement and source

Age dependency ratio (65+ to 0-14)

The indicator shows the ageing rate in a given district – the higher this indicator, the more clearly expressed the ageing of its population.

  • 2001-2021
  • %
  • NSI

Age dependency ratio (65+ to  15-64)

The age dependency ratio shows the ratio of those aged over 65 years who are mostly inactive, and those of working age. The higher age dependency ratio indicates a deterioration of the age structure of the population affecting the labour market, economic growth, etc.

  • 2001-2021
  • %
  • NSI

Share of urban population

The share of urban population provides information about the degree of urbanisation of the district.

  • 2001-2021
  • %
  • NSI

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

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

  • 2001-2021
  • number of persons/1 sq. km
  • NSI

Rate of natural increase

The rate of natural increase 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 region per 1,000 people; a positive rate is considered a favourable demographic indicator.

  • 2001-2021
  • ‰
  • NSI

Net migration rate

The net migration rate shows an increase or decrease of the population per 1,000 people due to migration. The ratios are calculated based on data of the number of persons who have changed their usual residence over the period. Net migration is the difference between immigrants and emigrants to/from a given territorial unit.

  • 2001-2021
  • ‰
  • NSI

 

 

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