The second demographic transition is all around. However, in certain regions in the Northern Netherlands the aging of the population is accelerated as a result of unbalanced population decline. Even though sometimes population in these declining areas increases, caused by temporary development (shortage on the housing market, COVID), longterm trends are still showing a constant declining of the population. What are the socioeconomic consequences of decades of unbalanced population decline?
Period
12 Jan 2022
Held at
Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Netherlands
Degree of Recognition
National
Keywords
demographic transition
population decline
socio-economical aspects
Northern Netherlands
Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise * (mandatory by Hanze)