Over 200,000 people migrate from Armenia in five years – ex-head of central bank
04.08.2015,
13:59
More than 200,000 people migrated from Armenia over the last five years, ex-head of the Central Bank of Armenia Bagrat Asatryan said in his interview to Zhamanak (Time) newspaper.
YEREVAN, August 4. /ARKA/. More than 200,000 people migrated from Armenia over the last five years, ex-head of the Central Bank of Armenia Bagrat Asatryan said in his interview to Zhamanak (Time) newspaper.
In terms of demography, Armenia is on the edge of deaths exceeding births, according to Asatryan. This will happen in the next 3-4 years, which means natural decline will be recorded, along with emigration, he said.
Unfortunately, demographic situation is the most urgent issue in Armenia where, even in the circumstances of 4% economic activity, people cannot find their place in the country and seek fortune overseas, Asatryan said.
Asatryan also referred to the situation in Georgia saying it is not very different from the one in Armenia in terms of macroeconomic indicators, employment and per capita income levels.
“But corruption and negative demographic processes were stopped in that country, and moreover, positive results were achieved in terms of democratic development. People there believe they can have future in their country. Which is not the case with Armenia,” Asatryan said.
According to Armenia’s National Statistical Service, number of resident population in the country was 3 million 5,500 people as of July 1, 2015, as compared to 3 million 9,800 people as of July 1, 2014.
Negative migration balance was 9,200 people in the first half of the year, and natural population growth was 4,100 people.
According to the statistics, as of January 1, 2015, number of resident population in the country was 3 million 10,600 people, a reduction of 6,500 people compared to early January 2014. –0--
In terms of demography, Armenia is on the edge of deaths exceeding births, according to Asatryan. This will happen in the next 3-4 years, which means natural decline will be recorded, along with emigration, he said.
Unfortunately, demographic situation is the most urgent issue in Armenia where, even in the circumstances of 4% economic activity, people cannot find their place in the country and seek fortune overseas, Asatryan said.
Asatryan also referred to the situation in Georgia saying it is not very different from the one in Armenia in terms of macroeconomic indicators, employment and per capita income levels.
“But corruption and negative demographic processes were stopped in that country, and moreover, positive results were achieved in terms of democratic development. People there believe they can have future in their country. Which is not the case with Armenia,” Asatryan said.
According to Armenia’s National Statistical Service, number of resident population in the country was 3 million 5,500 people as of July 1, 2015, as compared to 3 million 9,800 people as of July 1, 2014.
Negative migration balance was 9,200 people in the first half of the year, and natural population growth was 4,100 people.
According to the statistics, as of January 1, 2015, number of resident population in the country was 3 million 10,600 people, a reduction of 6,500 people compared to early January 2014. –0--
