Population Change Indicators – SI04 (Kohezijska regija Zahodna Slovenija) 2012-2023

Key Insights:

• Migration Surge: Net migration rates showed dramatic increases in 2018-2020 (8.7‰, 9.1‰, 9.0‰), followed by a sharp drop to 0.1‰ in 2021, then recovery to 7.0‰ in 2022.
• Total Growth Volatility: Population growth closely mirrored migration patterns, peaking at 9.5‰ in both 2018 and 2019, then declining to just 0.5‰ in 2021.
• Declining Natural Growth: Natural population growth showed a consistent downward trend from 2.8‰ in 2012 to just 0.4‰ in 2019, with slight recovery to 1.3‰ by 2022-2023.
• 2021 Anomaly: The year 2021 represents a demographic low point with minimal growth across all indicators, likely reflecting COVID-19 impacts.
• Recent Stabilization: By 2023, all indicators stabilized at moderate levels: 3.1‰ total growth, 1.3‰ natural growth, and 4.5‰ net migration.

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 SI04.