Trends, Problems, Prospects of Population Fertility Rate in the Voronezh Region and Sustainable Development

Abstract

The purpose is to consider the trends, problems and prospects of the fertility rate in the Voronezh Region and the opportunities for sustainable development of the region. In recent years, the decline in the fertility rate causes the deterioration of demographic processes, which in the future will lead to a signifi cant reduction in labour resources. Materials and methods. Statistical, literary, historical, systematic, analytical, structural, comparative, competitive, graphical and other research methods were used. The statistical basis of the research was the information of Rosstat (“Demographic Yearbook”) and its appendix by regions, as well as the database of municipalities of the Russian Federation. Results and discussion. The trends and transformations of population fertility rate over many years are considered. Reproductive potential of the population still allows to avoid demographic catastrophe in the region. Conclusion. It is necessary to change the demographic policy for the development of large families. Demographic policy should be diff erentiated by regions of the country. The centre of Russia, which has the most regressive population structure, should be stimulated to the greatest extent.