Research at the BiB

Demographic transition is one of the major challenges for policy-makers, administrations, industry, regional and local governments as well as every individual in our society.

The population in Germany is getting older, is shrinking and becoming more heterogeneous. These developments are triggered by a persistently low birth rate, steadily rising life expectancy, extensive migration movements and the increasing diversity of lifestyles. In the process, the regional differences in population development are also increasing.

Researching the causes and consequences of demographic developments in Germany is the central scientific mission of the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB). Research activities are theory-based, of high quality and methodologically sound, aiming at providing evidence-based policy advice. Academic research at the institute is independent and beyond party politics. Within the framework of the basic research, the BiB also carries out its own surveys.

Research Areas

Research Area: Family and Fertility

The research area aims to contribute to explaining demographic and familial changes and to identify group-specific differences and recent developments. more: Research Area: Family and Fertility …

Research Area: Migration and Mobility

Two research groups focus on the developmental contexts that explain migration and mobility processes. more: Research Area: Migration and Mobility …

Research Area: Ageing, Mortality and Population Dynamics

Three research groups analyse demographic changes and trends for society and individuals. more: Research Area: Ageing, Mortality and Population Dynamics …

Research Group: Education and Human Potential

The research group is investigating the importance of education for population development in Germany, focusing in particular on the effects of education on fertility, migration, mobility, aging processes and mortality. more: Research Group: Education and Human Potential …

Further Information

Further Information