Naslov
Spatial (Regional) Differences of Demographic Development in the Republic of Croatia

Autori
Nejašmić, Ivo ; Njegač, Dražen

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
41st Congress of the European Regional Science Association - European Regional Development Issues in the New Millennium and Their Impact on Economic Policy / - Zagreb, 2001

Skup
41st Congress of the European Regional Science Association

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 29.08.2001. - 01.09.2001

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Nije recenziran

Ključne riječi
demographic development; regional differences; counties; depopulation

Sažetak
Demographic development in Croatia has shown considerable spatial discrepancies. Settlement patterns are extremely unequal. Rural areas are depleted ; population is clustered around a small number of central settlements. The domination of Zagreb in all segments of society is accelerating. Migration shows the full extent of dichotomy: ten counties have a positive migration balance, while eleven have a negative one. All counties are beset by reproductive depopulation. As many as 18 out of 21 counties are experiencing deep demographic aging. Trends are also unfavorable. Densely populated regions are recording further population growth, while sparsely populated ones are subject to constant depopulation, with unpromising biological and educational structures. This is a limiting factor for further development. It is necessary to implement a planned and functional redistribution of population. Faster economic growth is a key prerequisite to the alleviation of very unfavorable demographic trends.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Geografija

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