Population Change Indicators – PL22 (Śląskie) 2012-2023

Key Insights:

• COVID-19 Exceptional Impact: The year 2020 shows dramatic spikes with total growth reaching 37.6‰ and natural growth 5.0‰, representing the most significant population changes in the analyzed period.
• Migration Volatility: Net migration fluctuated significantly, from negative values in 2016-2019 (-0.8‰ to -2.5‰) to extreme positive values during the pandemic crisis (+32.6‰ in 2020).
• Natural Growth Acceleration: Natural population growth showed an upward trend, rising from 1.0‰ in 2012 to peak at 5.7‰ in 2023, indicating improving demographic balance.
• Total Growth Recovery: After the 2020 anomaly, total growth normalized to 6.6-8.5‰ in 2021-2023, significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels (2.3-3.9‰).
• Regional Demographic Transition: The region shows signs of demographic recovery with consistently positive natural growth since 2020, reversing earlier declining trends.

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 PL22.