Population Dynamics in the Mediterranean A Demographic Convergence?

• Main Author: Doignon, Yoann (auth)
• Other Authors: Blöss-Widmer, Isabelle (auth), Ambrosetti, Elena (auth), Oliveau, Sébastien (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer Nature 2023
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Population Studies
• Subjects: Population & demography; Political economy; Migration, immigration & emigration; Demography of the Mediterranean; Mediterranean population; Demographic changes in the Mediterranean; Human geography of the Mediterranean; Demographic transition in the Mediterranean; Demographic convergence in the Mediterranean; Population change in the Mediterranean; Population dynamics in the Mediterranean; Population challenges in the Mediterranean; Education and population in the Mediterranean; Urbanization in the Mediterranean; Population ageing in the Mediterranean; Migration in the Mediterranean; Fertility and family in the Mediterranean; Future perspectives of population in the Mediterranean
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This open access book makes a comparative overview of the demographic evolution of the Mediterranean populations. It addresses all the demographic issues since 1950 such as fertility, mortality, growth, demographic aging, and the age structure of the population. The book discusses the major demographic changes and its consequences for the Mediterranean region and describes the socio-economic and societal opportunities such as the silver economy, improvement in health of the population, and progress in education. By providing insights into the past demographic evolutions and analyzing the most recent indicators, this book constitutes an essential reference work for those who wish to better understand the major transformations that Mediterranean societies are undergoing.