Key Insights:
- Migration Volatility: Net migration experienced extreme fluctuation, from -1.5‰ in 2016 to a peak of 9.5‰ in 2023, indicating significant immigration waves.
- Population Decline Periods: Total population growth was negative from 2012-2014 and again in 2016-2022, with the worst decline of -8.9‰ in 2020.
- Natural Population Decline: Consistent negative natural growth throughout 2012-2023, ranging from -6.2‰ to -11.2‰, indicating demographic aging.
- COVID-19 Impact: 2020-2021 showed the most severe population decline, with total growth reaching -8.9‰ and -8.2‰ respectively.
- Recent Recovery: 2023 marked a dramatic turnaround with migration surge (9.5‰) offsetting natural decline (-10.4‰) to achieve slight total decline (-0.9‰).
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 DED4.
Data-Level: DED4
Source: Eurostat (tgs00099) - Population change by NUTS 2 region
Region: DED4 (Region Chemnitz, Germany)
Data Coverage: 2012-2023
Unit: Crude rates per 1,000 inhabitants
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Project manager:
Franziska Görmar
IfL - Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography, Germany
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This project is supported by the Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Programme with co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund.
Find more information about the x-Inno Radar project on the Interreg CE projectwebsite.
x-Inno Radar is a project of:
Creative Region Linz & Upper Austria Gmbh,
The Regional Chamber of Commerce of the Karlovy Vary Region,
Padova Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Crafts and Agriculture,
Creative Industry Košice, n. o.,
BSC, Business support centre, ltd., Kranj,
Regional Development Agency in Bielsko-Biała,
Stebo Competence Centre Community Developmentm,
Association of Cultural and Creative Industries Chemnitz and Region (Creative Chemnitz),
Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography – Germany,
Otelo Cooperative
