MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES IN THE ARCTIC ZONE OF THE REPUBLIC OF SAKHA (YAKUTIA) FOR THE PERIOD 2000-2022

Abstract

BACKGROUND. One of the main threats to national security in the Arctic today is the reduction in the population of the Arctic zone. A decrease in population over the last decade has also been observed in the Arctic zone of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). It is clear that this situation is mainly due to unfavorable medical and demographic processes: low birth rates, relatively high mortality rates in the 13 uluses included in the Arctic group. As our research has shown, low levels of marriage in most of the Arctic uluses examined also contribute. AIM. Analysis and assessment of the dynamics of marriage and divorce rates in the Arctic zone of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) for the period 2000-2022. MATERIAL AND METHODS. The analysis was based on materials from official government statistics. Initially, the levels of indicators for marriages and divorces were calculated using the percentile method in all regions/uluses of the republic, then the analysis was continued for a group of 13 Arctic uluses. RESULTS. It turned out that both marriage and divorce rates were relatively low in the selected group, which is clearly confirmed by the tables and charts presented. Calculations of correlation coefficients between marriage and birth rates showed their logical connection. CONCLUSION. Relatively low marriage and divorce rates worsen the already unfavorable medical and demographic situation in the Arctic regions of the republic. To improve the situation in the field of demographic policy, appropriate recommendations were given to the heads of municipalities of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).