Current Socio-demographic Situation in the Municipal District “Ust-Aldan Ulus (District)” of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)

   The socio-demographic situation in the Russian Federation is in a state of crisis. This is evidenced by the natural decline and, as a result, a decrease in the population, including the working age; a decrease in the number of women of childbearing age; and a number of other negative factors. A similar trend is observed in many regions of the country, where there are similar dynamics of the main socio-demographic indicators. In the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), one of the largest by territory, but with a smaller population density, the study of the socio-demographic situation acts as one of the main prerequisites for the socioeconomic development of its municipal districts, predetermines the need for the management concept for population data. Of particular relevance is the consideration of the characteristics of the socio- demographic situation in specific municipalities for planning the socio-economic development of the region.

   The purpose of this article is to assess the current demographic situation in the municipal district “Ust-Aldansky ulus (district)”.

   The article presents the theoretical foundations of the socio-demographic situation, assesses the current socio-demographic situation in Ust-Aldansky District of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), identifies patterns in the dynamics of the population size and structure, the main problems and possible directions for their solution.

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