The Demographic Profile of Ialoveni District
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A detailed demographic profile of Ialoveni district, close to Chișinău, shows that despite its favourable location the population is shrinking and ageing. It was prepared with the support of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and UNFPA Moldova.
The population fell from 86.3 thousand in 2014 to 75.4 thousand on 1 January 2022, mainly because of emigration among young people. Natural decrease was recorded for the first time in 2021 (1.9‰). The share of people aged 65 and over rose from 8% to 14%, and the total fertility rate is 1.95, below the replacement level of 2.1.
Only 44.5% of people aged 15-64 are in paid work (54.3% of men, 38.3% of women), and just 20% of households can meet basic needs easily. Self-rated health is positive, including among over 80% of older people, yet one in five people aged 65+ reports severe loneliness. Of respondents, 12.3% intend to emigrate within three years. The study recommends raising employment, expanding early education services, preventing emigration and prolonging the active life of pensioners through flexible working.
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