Shifting Sands: Examining and Mapping the Population Structure of Greece Through the Last Three Censuses

Kleomenis Kalogeropoulos, Dionysios Fragkopoulos, Panagiotis Andreopoulos and Alexandra Tragaki ()
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Kleomenis Kalogeropoulos: Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 12243 Athens, Greece
Dionysios Fragkopoulos: Hellenic Statistical Authority, Leof. Athinon-Pireos 46, 18547 Pireas, Greece
Panagiotis Andreopoulos: Department of Geography, Harokopio University of Athens, El. Venizelou St., 70, Kallithea, 17671 Athens, Greece
Alexandra Tragaki: Department of Geography, Harokopio University of Athens, El. Venizelou St., 70, Kallithea, 17671 Athens, Greece

Economies, 2024, vol. 12, issue 11, 1-12

Abstract: This paper aims to facilitate a more nuanced understanding of regional disparities in the population age structure at a local scale by applying a recent method for visualizing these disparities. Utilizing data from the three most recent population censuses in Greece, this method applies advanced data visualization techniques to map age distributions, highlighting significant variations in aging patterns across municipalities, towns, and districts. Traditional demographic analysis often overlooks local heterogeneities, leading to broad policies that often fail to address the unique needs of specific regions. Detailed maps are created by integrating geographic data with census data (using R and GIS), enabling policymakers to pinpoint areas with specific demographic challenges and opportunities. This localized approach reveals critical insights, such as regions experiencing rapid population aging, areas with younger population profiles, and zones undergoing demographic transitions. The visualization tool significantly improves the formulation of targeted strategies, enhancing the effectiveness of policies related to healthcare, workforce planning, and social services distribution. Through case studies and comparative analysis, we demonstrate the practical applications and advantages of this method in shaping public policy and strategic planning. This paper contributes to the field of geodemography by introducing and demonstrating a visualization method that enhances the accuracy of demographic analysis, providing policy makers with useful information to better address local demographic challenges and tailor strategies to specific regional needs.

Keywords: population; age structure; aging; census; mapping; regional variations; inequalities; geodemography; GIS (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E F I J O Q (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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