Population Change Indicators – SK04 (Východné Slovensko) 2012-2023

Key Insights:

• Population Decline: SK04 experienced consistent population decline from 2014-2020, with growth rates dropping from 1.2‰ to 0.9‰, indicating demographic challenges.
• 2021 Crisis Impact: Both total growth (-25.6‰) and net migration (-24.5‰) showed extreme negative values in 2021, likely reflecting COVID-19 and economic impacts.
• Natural Growth Stability: Natural population growth remained relatively stable and positive throughout most periods, ranging from 1.1‰ to 3.0‰, except for 2021 (-1.1‰).
• Migration Challenges: Consistent negative net migration rates throughout the period indicate ongoing population outflow from the region.
• Recent Recovery: After the 2021 crisis, indicators normalized in 2022-2023, with total growth recovering to positive territory (0.2‰ 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 SK04.