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[The demographic situation in the Croatian Republic]
1Ekonomski fakultet Sveucilista u Zagrebu.
Lijecnicki Vjesnik
|May 1, 1991
Summary
Croatia faces a demographic crisis with declining birth rates and an aging population, leading to negative population growth and migration. This trend signals a completed demographic transition with significant socio-economic implications.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Population Studies
- Socio-economics
Context:
- Croatia exhibits characteristics of a low-natality region.
- The nation's population growth rate is slowing, and its proportion within Yugoslavia is decreasing.
- These trends are linked to developmental features within Croatia.
Purpose:
- To analyze the demographic trends in Croatia.
- To investigate the causes of population decline and aging.
- To assess the socio-economic consequences of these demographic shifts.
Summary:
- Croatia's population decline is driven by falling natality/fertility and rising mortality, typical of completed demographic transition.
- A negative migration balance further exacerbates population decrease.
- The population age structure is imbalanced, with fewer young people and more elderly individuals.
Impact:
- The demographic shifts in Croatia present unfavorable consequences for future population development.
- These trends pose challenges to Croatia's socio-economic progress.
- Understanding these demographic patterns is crucial for effective policy-making and future planning.