Socio-Demographic Factors influencing the Sustainable Development of Carpathian Euroregion: Case of Tourism Development

Abstract

In this article, a number of demographic factors influencing the processes of sustainable economic development in particular context of tourism in the Carpathian Euroregion have been analyzed. It is generally articulated that tourism is one of the priority economic activities recommended for this region. The socio-demographic changes can be a driving force for creating and solving existing and future socio-economic problems. A comparative analysis of socio-demographic indicators such as birth rate, mortality, median age of population, average life expectancy, migration processes, etc. has been carried out for five countries constituting the Carpathian Euroregion. It is observed that demographic trends have become persistently negative with long-term consequences, they are manifested in low life expectancy, high mortality, rapidly ageing population. The public policy in Carpathian Euroregion should be aimed at enha ncing social development, reviving the family and serving the interests of people. It is impossible to solve these problems without overcoming poverty, income growth, impro ving the welfare of the entire population and reforming the labour market.