DEMOGRAPHIC DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY OF KAZAKHSTAN (2000-2015): SWOT ANALYSIS

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of demographic security of Kazakhstan with the help of SWOT analysis, with the emphasis on the regional characteristics of the development of Kazakhstan's population (2000-2015). Different interpretations of the concept of "demographic security" are covered, as well as factors that contribute to the "demographic acceleration", and modern trends are denoted. The following are determined as demographic risks and threats: aging population; gender imbalance in the age structure; high mortality rate of the working population (especially male); increase in the number of unlived years; high infant mortality; the increase in illegal migration. Problem of studying regional demographic threats is raised and specific measures to ensure demographic security of Kazakhstan are proposed.