THE NATURAL POPULATION CHANGE IN THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA IN THE CONTEXT OF THE CURRENT STAGE OF DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION: TRENDS AND CHALLENGES

Authors

  • Mikayel, Armen , Fr. Abraham Malkhasyan, Khachikyan, Malkhasyan Yerevan State University

Keywords:

the current stage of demographic transition, permanent population of the RA, natural population change, total fertility rate, crude birth rate, population momentum, latent depopulation, population reproduction, demographic development national project, the role of the Church in demographic policies, COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 Artsakh War

Abstract

The purpose of the research carried within this article is to show the current state of the
RA natural population change and, as a result, the multiplicity of its future challenges. We have
investigated the factors influencing the current natural growth rate, the trends in the dynamics,
and the upcoming demographic challenges. We have introduced suggestions on the adoption of
a demographic development national project. The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
and the 2020 Artsakh War are also taken into account.

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Published

2022-10-27

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History