Population Change Indicators – CZ04 (Severozápad) 2012-2023

Key Insights:

• Dramatic Migration Surge: Net migration experienced an extraordinary peak of 25.2‰ in 2022, likely reflecting the Ukrainian refugee crisis impact on the region.
• Total Growth Volatility: Population growth showed extreme fluctuation, from negative values reaching -2.7‰ in 2013 to a massive peak of 21.8‰ in 2022.
• Persistent Natural Decline: Natural population growth remained consistently negative throughout 2012-2023, ranging from -5.4‰ (2021) to -0.8‰ (2014), indicating demographic decline.
• Pre-2017 Population Loss: The region experienced consistent population decline from 2012-2016 due to negative natural growth and net out-migration.
• Recovery and Normalization: After 2022’s exceptional values, both migration (4.3‰) and total growth (0.3‰) returned to more moderate levels in 2023.

Chart Information:

Chart Type: Multi-line chart showing time series data from 2012-2023

Colors Used:

• Total Growth Rate: #18baa8 (Teal – main color as requested)
• Net Migration Rate: #ff6b6b (Coral red)
• Natural Growth Rate: #4ecdc4 (Light teal)

Data Source: All values are directly from the provided dataset with no interpolation or estimation applied.

Coverage: Complete dataset spanning 12 years (2012-2023) for NUTS region CZ04.