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Population ageing in the Balkan countries.

S Aleksandrova1, A Velkova

  • 1Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, Higher Institute of Medicine, Pleven, Bulgaria.

Folia Medica
|July 27, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Population ageing presents significant challenges in Balkan countries, with Bulgaria and Greece showing dramatic increases in old dependency ratios. These nations face socio-economic and health issues due to these demographic shifts.

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Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Public Health
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Global population ageing is rapidly accelerating, with the number of individuals aged 60 and older projected to double by 2050.
  • This demographic shift presents unprecedented challenges for societies worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze population ageing trends in Bulgaria and other Balkan nations.
  • To identify key characteristics, similarities, and differences in ageing patterns compared to other European countries.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from European databases (Health for All, EUPHIN) and the US Census Bureau.
  • Calculated and analyzed old and youth dependency ratios and the ratio of individuals over 65 to 0-14 year olds over a 30-year period.
  • Compared demographic trends across Balkan countries, Europe, and Eastern Europe.

Main Results:

  • Significant increases in the old dependency ratio were observed in Bulgaria (14.2% to 23.6%) and Greece (17.2% to 24.7%) between 1970 and 1999.
  • The ratio of older to younger populations exceeded 100% in Greece and Bulgaria.
  • Albanian and Turkish populations exhibited distinct demographic patterns compared to other Balkan nations.

Conclusions:

  • Population ageing exacerbates socio-economic and health challenges, including slower economic growth and workforce shortages.
  • In Balkan countries, these issues are compounded by inflation, unemployment, and other adverse socio-economic factors.
  • Balkan nations face significant population ageing challenges, mirroring market economy trends despite less developed economies, particularly in Bulgaria.

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