Feedback Loops in Rural Depopulation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21321790 |
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| Authors | Peter Højrup Søder (0000-0002-1977-0836, Department of People and Technology Roskilde University Roskilde Denmark, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Geographical Analysis (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0016-7363 • E-ISSN: 1538-4632 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/gean.70027 |
| OpenAlex | W4415994196 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 57 |
Rural population decline is a persistent issue that has been observed for many decades. Informed by the notion of feedback in complex systems, this paper delves into the intricate dynamics of depopulation in a rural region in Denmark, using a novel methodology based on proven concepts that identify key demographic characteristics and trends at a granular level. The methodology leverages granular, address‐level demographic data, hot spot analysis, and regionalization to identify areas with significant depopulation. The “three burdens of depopulation” are explored: fertility and reproduction potential, skewed age distribution and dependency ratio, and migration patterns. It is observed that the absence of “nuclear families” and a decrease in the proportion of females aged 15–49 and children aged 0–17, are strongly correlated with depopulation. It is further demonstrated that the depopulation trends are comparable across the rural subregions of the municipality, suggesting that these trends are not isolated incidents but part of a larger, overarching pattern
Dependency (UML) · Dependency ratio · Distribution (mathematics) · Fertility · Population · Reproduction · Rural area · Rural population · Agricultural Economics and Policy · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Rural development and sustainability
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