WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE POSITIVE NET MIGRATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA?

Abstract

The scope, intensity and direction of migration are directly related to the dynamics of the socio-economic development. Therefore, they can be considered as one of the significant factors affecting the number of the population and the population structure. Considering the geographical, historical, socio-economic, religious and political conditions, the territory of the Republic of Macedonia has always been affected by intensive migration movements, by frequent extensive emigration movements of its inhabitants, but also immigration of people from other countries, i.e. foreigners. In this paper is analyzed the number of migrants, only foreigners. In the last couple of years have recorded significant growth, causing significant changes in the structure of immigrants according the country of origin. The focus of this paper is put on the countries from which the immigrants choose the Republic of Macedonia as an attractive destination to stay and also what is their distribution all over the country, some of their demographic characteristics and their impact on the demographic processes.