Determinants of demographic aging in the Republic of Serbia

The aging of the population represents one dominant characteristics demographic development Serbia in second half 20th century. process was especially intensified during last decade century, which resulted fact that today is among oldest world. main cause declining and low fertility negative migration balance young younger middle-aged population. Demographic a comprehensive has affected all municipalities, districts regions country takes place simultaneously from top age pyramid (increasing share old population) base (decrease youth). A clear spatial polarization been established within Republic Serbia. On hand, there are large cities have improved structure raised rates through immigration, while on other depopulated municipalities eastern southern inner city core Belgrade. During first 21st continuation further decrease mortality expected, will lead to an increase life expectancy. depopulation tendencies could be stopped only due sudden positive balance. continuous continue very intense. elderly pronounced. contingent over 80 years significantly represent quarter total number people. All above points seriously deteriorated structure, leads imbalance relationship between able-bodied dependent part population, primarily elderly. effects reflected financing social programs related is, pension health systems.