Abstract Permafrost thaw is a challenge in many Arctic regions, one that modifies ecosystems and affects infrastructure livelihoods. To date, there have been no demographic studies of the population on permafrost. We present first estimates number inhabitants permafrost Circumpolar Region (ACPR) project changes as result thaw. combine current projected populations at settlement level with extent. Key findings indicate are 1162 settlements ACPR, accommodating 5 million inhabitants, whom 1...

Projections of the future size, composition, and distribution populations Arctic states regions are useful for policy makers in planning. This paper presents analyzes most recent population projections done regions. Global growth is projected to continue increasing from current total 7.4 billion 10 2055. The Arctic, as defined here, have little change with a increase just 1%. However, there will be considerable variation rates among Alaska, Yukon, Nunavut, Iceland, Troms, Khanty-Mansiy...

Abstract Iceland was one of the last places in Europe to be settled. It thus has a relatively short population history as it completely depopulated until about 871. Harsh climatic conditions, periodic epidemics, and numerous natural disasters were not conducive robust growth on island. This article traces demographic transition Iceland’s from initial settlement present. is high low birth death rates modernises. an impressive literary historical record-keeping tradition beginning with Saga...

Many sparsely-populated regions in Europe are or perceive that they left behind because of a reduced presence public and private services the area comparison to more densely-populated urban areas. One solution has been proposed overcome issues spatial injustice these areas is digitalization services. The use new technologies can be means provide similar rural as reduce costs. However, when becoming digitalized, with ageing populations, social digital divides might increase. Could policies...

A green transition powered by large-scale, renewable energy is under way in northern Sweden, featuring innovations fossil-free mining, steel production, and lithium-ion battery manufacturing. These new initiatives are the most ambitious decades, envisioned companies politicians as a bright, future for region haunted history of population economic decline. However, to meet demands growing industries, north will have attract an additional 100,000 residents increase its production...

Over the last six decades, Faroe Islands, an 18-island archipelago in North Atlantic, undertook a massive road construction project. The project included building many tunnels, first of which opened 1963, and sub-sea most recent one was inaugurated December 2023. Transport infrastructure lies at foundation country’s development, ferry lines have been progressively replaced by fixed links regardless socio-economic conditions, such as economic demographic collapse after crash fisheries early...

There have been precipitous declines in fertility the 28 formerly communist countries of former Soviet Union and Central Eastern Europe since dissolution Union, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, economic transition away from central planning social liberalization these countries. Because steep declines, a number now more deaths than births. Using proximate determinants framework, this article examines impact that marriage, contraceptive prevalence, abortion, breast-feeding had on levels countries,...

Abstract Like the northern periphery regions of other Arctic countries, Russian North had a higher male–female sex ratio than rest country. During two decades following breakup Soviet Union, male in declined considerably, from 101 males per 100 females 1989 to 92 2010. The and population were greatly impacted by shift development approaches centrally planned system Union market-oriented Russia. This paper examines decline based on data 1989, 2002 2010 censuses. finds that only one quarter...

The population of the Nordic region has grown substantially during recent decades, though most this growth been in urban regions. While countries are projected to see continued future, almost all increase will be concentrated centres, with decline or stagnation many rural municipalities. This make it difficult for these regions remain economically competitive and national governments provide a uniform level services across entire countries. article provides policymakers at national,...