인구밀도가 합계출산율에 미치는 효과에 관한 연구 -강원특별자치도를 중심으로- = A Study on the Effect of Population Density on Total Fertility Rate - Focusing on Gangwon State -

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

In this study, based on the assertion that higher population density leads to more intense competition for resources, resulting in lower fertility rates, we analyzed the impact of population density on fertility rates, focusing on Gangwon State. In addition to population density, various regional characteristics such as financial independence, crude marriage rate, average age of first marriage for women, female employment rate, and industrial structure were included in the analysis. The results for Gangwon’s 18 cities and counties were compared with those of metropolitan cities and other municipalities. The study’s findings indicate a negative relationship between population density and fertility rates across all analyzed regions. However, this relationship was relatively weaker for Gangwon’s 18 cities and counties. Notably, for the relative density of the population in their 30s, there was a positive relationship with fertility rates. Additionally, variables such as population migration and industrial structure had different effects on fertility rates depending on the region. These results suggest that while population density negatively impacts fertility rates, this effect varies by region. Therefore, when analyzing the impact of population density on fertility rates, it is important to consider regional characteristics and the age structure of the population.