Federal Institute for Population Research

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Research Area: Ageing, Mortality and Population Dynamics

Research Director: Dr. Sebastian Klüsener

Demographic developments in Germany are resulting in considerable changes in the population structure. Increasing longevity and population ageing as well as the regional differences between areas that are still growing and those that are already shrinking affect all aspects of policy and will continue to be major challenges for industry and society in future decades. This development is reinforced by the cohorts with a high birth rate, the so-called ‘baby boomers’, who are increasingly entering retirement age. Three research groups analyse these changes and developments for society and individuals.

Current Research Projects

Research Group: Individual and Societal Ageing

The research group deals with challenges in the context of an ageing population. In the OPAL project, it investigates retirement transitions and the potential of older people, particularly baby boomers. The REVEAL project analyses how "successful aging" can be achieved despite vulnerability and how resilience can be promoted.

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Recent Projects of the Research Group

Old Age Potential and Later Life Transitions (OPAL)

The project is primarily concerned with the question of which individual, contextual and life course-related factors influence potentials and transitions in later adulthood. more: Old Age Potential and Later Life Transitions (OPAL) …

Resilient Life Courses and Vulnerabilities in Old Age (REVEAL)

The project explores the question of how successful ageing can be achieved under the conditions of critical life events or losses or under disadvantageous living conditions such as income poverty, the need for care or social isolation. more: Resilient Life Courses and Vulnerabilities in Old Age (REVEAL) …

Research Group: Mortality

The research group examines regional and social disparities in mortality in Germany and Europe. It also addresses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Recent Projects of the Research Group

Mortality Trends in Germany

The focus is on the creation of a regional mortality database for Germany. In addition to scientific publications, the data will be used to inform the general public about current mortality trends. more: Mortality Trends in Germany …

Regional Disparities in Cause-Specific Mortality (REDIM)

The project aims at a large-scale systematic investigation of the causes of existing and emerging spatial disparities in mortality. more: Regional Disparities in Cause-Specific Mortality (REDIM) …

Research Group: Mortality-Follow-Up of the German National Cohort

The research group supplements the mortality research being done at the Federal Institute for Population Research with epidemiological and biomedical aspects. It analyses the course and the causes of mortality development and anticipates new findings to help prevent premature deaths in future.

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Recent Projects of the Research Group

Mortality Follow-Up of the German National Cohort (GNC)

The objective is the accompanying vital status survey of all participants in the German National Cohort as well as the associated collection and analysis of the causes of death for subjects who died in the course of the study. more: Mortality Follow-Up of the German National Cohort (GNC) …

Mortality Follow-Up of the German National Cohort - Accompanying Research

With the third funding phase and publication of the first prepared mortality follow-up data for research purposes, the accompanying research will commence with four focal points. more: Mortality Follow-Up of the German National Cohort - Accompanying Research …

Research Group: Global and Regional Population Dynamics

The research group examines population developments in Germany, Europe and the world, and their interactions with other socio-economic developments. This also provides insights into the probability of various future development scenarios.

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Recent Projects of the Research Group

Analysing and Documenting Population Dynamics

In the scope of documentation, demographic facts and figures are prepared for the public for online presentation and different printed materials. more: Analysing and Documenting Population Dynamics …

Global Population Trends, Human Capital and Demographic Dividend

This project is concerned with analysing global population trends as well as comparative studies of individual countries. Against this background, the use and evidence base of the concept of the demographic dividend and its socio-demographic prerequisites are analysed. more: Global Population Trends, Human Capital and Demographic Dividend …

Trends of Working Lifetime in Germany and Worldwide

This project examines the development of working lifetime in Germany and in selected countries worldwide. Of particular interest here is how working life has developed for different groups, e.g. men, women, and various professions. more: Trends of Working Lifetime in Germany and Worldwide …

Population Dynamics and Spatial Disparities

Various subprojects deal with population dynamics and spatial disparities. A subproject in cooperation with the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR) and the High Performance Computing Centre Stuttgart (HLRS) aims to better understand small-scale population dynamics. more: Population Dynamics and Spatial Disparities …

Completed Projects

Selected former Projects

Transitions and Old Age Potential (TOP)

The study explores the transitions of older adults to retirement as well as their potential in the labour market, in civil society and in the family. more: Transitions and Old Age Potential (TOP) …

Demographic Change and Its Consequences for Politics, Economy and Society

This project outlines future demographic trends until 2060 and discusses the underlying assumptions. Furthermore, the consequences of ageing and shrinkage on economy, society, social systems and politics are systematically analysed. more: Demographic Change and Its Consequences for Politics, Economy and Society …

Determinants for an Extended Working Life: Conditions, Consequences and Chances

The objective of this project is to find out the general attitudes towards further employment beyond the age of 65 and ascertain the conditions required for this. more: Determinants for an Extended Working Life: Conditions, Consequences and Chances …

DIALOG

The DIALOG project is based on the Population Policy Acceptance Study (PPAS), a comparative survey of attitudes and opinions concerning demographic changes, demographic behaviours and population related policies in European countries. more: DIALOG …

Occupation Development of Elderly People in Germany since 1990

The Background of this project is the paradigm change from the systematic retiring off of older workers to a longer working lifetime. more: Occupation Development of Elderly People in Germany since 1990 …

The Impact of Demographic Change on the German Federal Administration

This project analyses the challenges of the demographic change for the State as an employer and its employees. The goal is to portray the options that are open to a personnel policy that is sensitive to demographic issues. more: The Impact of Demographic Change on the German Federal Administration …

Premature Mortality in the German Baltic Sea Region

This study focuses on causes of death, avoidable mortality, infant mortality, regional differences and historical trends. more: Premature Mortality in the German Baltic Sea Region …

The Impact of Demographic Developments on Security Policy

The project analyses the direct or indirect effects of demographic developments on the internal or external security. more: The Impact of Demographic Developments on Security Policy …

The Impact of the Social Environment on the Health Effects of Voluntary Commitment of Older People

This project analyses how the salutogenic effect of voluntary commitment is influenced by the physical social, economic and demographic characteristics of the environment in which older people live. more: The Impact of the Social Environment on the Health Effects of Voluntary Commitment of Older People …

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