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Press Conference | 23.04.2021Impact of Migration Decisions and Trajectories on Families

An online BiB and BAMF press conference presented the first results of the TransFAR study on transnational family constellations and the social integration of people from Eritrea and Syria in Germany. more: Impact of Migration Decisions and Trajectories on Families …

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Press Release | 21.04.2021New Study on Immigration from Eritrea and Syria to Germany

Researchers from the BiB and the BAMF Research Centre examine family constellations, living conditions and social participation more: New Study on Immigration from Eritrea and Syria to Germany …

Erdkugel mit verbundenen Linien (refer to: New Study on Immigration from Eritrea and Syria to Germany) | Source: © Mopic / Adobe Stock

Press Release | 24.03.2021One in Four Women in France Has Three or More Children - Germany Ranking in the Middle

In France, around 28 percent of women have given birth to three or more children and are thus considered ‘prolific’. Sweden follows close behind at 27 percent. more: One in Four Women in France Has Three or More Children - Germany Ranking in the Middle …

Proportion of women with three or more children in selected European countries (refer to: One in Four Women in France Has Three or More Children - Germany Ranking in the Middle) | Source: BiB

German Society for Demography | 24.03.2021Awards Presented to Two BiB Scientists

Dr. Elisabeth K. Kraus and Dr. Ellen von den Driesch were honoured for their research at the 2021 Annual Conference of the DGD held on 18 March 2021. Various BiB research topics were also presented. more: Awards Presented to Two BiB Scientists …

Tafel mit demografischen Begriffen (refer to: Awards Presented to Two BiB Scientists) | Source: © Coloures-Pic / Adobe Stock

Press Release on the Demography Report | 18.03.2021The Main Demographic Trends of the Last Ten Years

Numerous events have influenced the structure of the population in Germany in recent years. A new report by the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB) in Wiesbaden summarises the key demographic trends of the last few decades. more: The Main Demographic Trends of the Last Ten Years …

Crowd on square (refer to: The Main Demographic Trends of the Last Ten Years) | Source: © Alexander Spatari via Getty Images

Berlin Demography Dialogue | 02.03.2021Higher (Excess) Mortality in Germany Due to COVID-19?

The mortality pattern in Germany in 2020/2021 has been influenced by the consequences of the corona pandemic. However, the recorded excess mortality is relatively moderate when compared internationally, as became clear during the Berlin Demography Dialogue organised by the BiB and the Federal Statistical Office. more: Higher (Excess) Mortality in Germany Due to COVID-19? …

Krankenschwester hält älterem Patienten die Hand (refer to: Higher (Excess) Mortality in Germany Due to COVID-19?) | Source: © Sandor Kacso / Adobe Stock

Series on Population Studies | 19.02.2021Volume 50 “Managing Expatriates” Granted Open Access

What challenges do expatriates face? Findings from research and recommendations for practice are provided in Vol. 50 of the BiB’s Series on Population Studies, which is now freely available online. more: Volume 50 “Managing Expatriates” Granted Open Access …

Press Release | 10.02.2021Falling Lung Cancer Mortality Rate in Men – Further Increase in Women

More than twice as many men as women die of lung cancer in Germany. This was calculated by the BiB on the basis of the cause of death statistics. It discovered that roughly 44 out of every 100,000 men succumbed to lung cancer in 2017; the figure for women was 22. more: Falling Lung Cancer Mortality Rate in Men – Further Increase in Women …

Development of mortality rate from lung cancer in Germany (1956-2017) (refer to: Falling Lung Cancer Mortality Rate in Men – Further Increase in Women) | Source: BiB

TransFAR Survey | 28.01.2021Fieldwork of TransFAR Successfully Completed

The fieldwork of the TransFAR survey was successfully completed in October 2020 with a pleasingly high level of participation. In total, more than 1,450 women and men from Eritrea and Syria were interviewed throughout Germany. more: Fieldwork of TransFAR Successfully Completed …

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BiB Information Event 2021 | 26.01.2021Is the Corona Pandemic Fostering Social Change?

The current pandemic will bring about different kinds of social change, both positive and negative. This was emphasised by BiB Director, Prof. Dr. Norbert F. Schneider, at the Institute’s “BiB informs” online information event on 20.01.2021 where the latest research findings were presented. more: Is the Corona Pandemic Fostering Social Change? …

Tafel mit demografischen Begriffen (refer to: Is the Corona Pandemic Fostering Social Change?) | Source: © Coloures-Pic / Adobe Stock

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