The origins of a new round of depopulation in Belarus

Abstract

The problems of demographic development in the Republic of Belarus are considered. Based on their analysis, it is noted that reproductive processes in the country tend to worsen. And that the country has entered a new round of depopulation. They generate depopulation processes and pose a threat to demographic security. The article analyses the results of the population census of the Republic of Belarus in 2019. The interpretation of the census data on the reproductive attitudes of Belarusian women is given. Objective and subjective factors of depopulation processes are noted. The conclusion is made about the role of the subjective factor in demographic processes and the need for an active demographic policy of the state. It is noted that the social demographic policy in recent years has ceased to be systemic and state, and is subordinated to the necessary, but departmental interests. The article formulates a provision on the implementation of demographic policy aimed at the formation of prestige of family values, focused on stimulating medium- and large-child reproductive attitudes.