Demographic and educational structural changes in Polish villages, 20002021

Agnieszka Wrzochalska, Sylwia Łaba

Abstract: The aim of the publication is an analysis of changes in the demographic and educational structure of Polish villages in the past twenty years. The level of formal education of rural population was also analyzed, including
issues related to adult education and digital skills of the society. A forecast for some demographic indicators until 2050 was also considered. Comparisons were made regarding an urban population group, and in some cases with respect to the entire population of the country.

Keywords: demography; digitization; education; Poland; rural areas; rural society

Date published: 2023-01-30