This open access book makes a comparative overview of the demographic evolution of the
Mediterranean populations. It addresses all the demographic issues since 1950 such as fertility
mortality growth demographic aging and the age structure of the population. The book
discusses the major demographic changes and its consequences for the Mediterranean region and
describes the socio-economic and societal opportunities such as the silver economy improvement
in health of the population and progress in education. By providing insights into the past
demographic evolutions and analyzing the most recent indicators this book constitutes an
essential reference work for those who wish to better understand the major transformations that
Mediterranean societies are undergoing.
