Population in the Arab Region: Trends and Implications
Issued in: 2011
This paper aims to present an overview of the trends and levels of key demographic indicators in the Arab region. It is one of a series of reports published on a biennial basis to present policy-makers and researchers with a regional reference that delineates the trends and patterns of various demographic and socio-economic indicators and underlines their impact on development. In addition, the paper will also address the issue of ageing. The issue of ageing gains importance in light of the tenth anniversary of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing in 2012. Despite the fact that the population of the Arab region is relatively young and the ageing phenomenon is at a rather early stage, this phenomenon cannot be underestimated due to the significant socio-economic and health challenges that it would pose. Accordingly, it is important that Arab countries exert efforts and take measures to adjust to the changes brought about by an ageing population. The paper proposes general recommendations aimed at advancing equity and the social inclusion of older persons and at improving their quality of life, to help create a ’society for all ages‘.
Keywords: AGE DISTRIBUTIONAGEING PERSONSARAB COUNTRIESDEVELOPMENTFAMILYFERTILITYGOVERNMENT POLICYMORTALITYPOPULATION DISTRIBUTIONPOPULATION GROWTHPOPULATION SIZERECOMMENDATIONSSTATISTICAL DATA
