The phenomenon of depopulation as a development problem in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe

Wiesława Lizińska

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

Roman Kisiel

University of Applied Sciences in Elbląg

Alina Danileviča

Daugavpils University


Abstract

The aim of the analyzes was to diagnose the demographic situation in selected countries of Central and Eastern Europe (EU-10) in the context of its importance in socio-economic development against the background of global population changes. An analysis of statistical data regarding the demographic situation was carried out according to Webb’s typology. An unfavorable trend of population loss was indicated due to the limited possibilities of effectively stimulating the increase in population growth. The selected group of Central and Eastern European countries (EU-10) was characterized by a diverse demographic situation in the years 2000-2021. These countries are dominated by the phenomenon of negative natural growth. Dually inactive countries are in a difficult situation. However, there were no dually active countries in terms of demographic situation. Against the background of the dominant phenomenon of negative natural growth, the progressing migration processes towards the predominance of immigration over emigration can be assessed positively.


Keywords:

demographic situation, depopulation, socio-economic development, Central and Eastern Europe


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Published
2024-12-22

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Lizińska, W., Kisiel, R., & Danileviča, A. (2024). The phenomenon of depopulation as a development problem in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Przegląd Wschodnioeuropejski, 15(2), 67–85. https://doi.org/10.31648/pw.10865

Wiesława Lizińska 
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
Roman Kisiel 
University of Applied Sciences in Elbląg
Alina Danileviča 
Daugavpils University