Living Conditions in the Countries of the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship in the Years 2002–2015 in the Light of Demographic Changes

Abstract

The aim of the study was to assess the living conditions of the population of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship against the background of population changes. The study covered counties in the years 2002–2015. Linear ordering of objects with Weber median was used because of the asymmetry of most features. The linear ordering of counties was created in 2004, 2007 and 2015 years. The choice of years was related with the accession of Poland to the EU and the end of the first and second periods of EU funding. Based on the research conducted, it was found, that counties are strongly differentiated in terms of living conditions and population changes. In most of the poviats, the population has increased and living standards improved. Assessment of living conditions of the inhabitants of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship counties was presented in a dynamic way, considering population change. An original proposition of indicators measuring living conditions in a local approach was presented. Local authorities can take advantage of research results in decision making concerning improvement of social and economic development level in Voivodeship.