THE DEMOGRAPHIC QUALITY OF POPULATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

Abstract

The demographic quality of population represents one of the basic components of the “population quality” concept. This study includes analysis of demographic quality of population in the Republic of Moldova, including three qualitative demographic indicators (growth rate, total dependency ratio, old/young age dependency ratio) for calculating the demographic development index. It serves as reference value in evaluating the aspects of demographic quality of population. This index is analysed in dynamics and in territorial aspects, in order to highlight the trend and the regional specific features of the demographic quality of population.

Keywords

• demographic quality
• population quality
• natural balance
• demographic burden
• addiction rate