Analysis of Demographic Changes after COVID-19

Abstract

This study explored the impact of COVID-19 by analyzing changes in population mobility, mortality, and fertility after the pandemic. It was found that despite the spread of COVID-19, population mobility did not significantly deviate from the trend that has been shown so far. Maintaining these patterns of population movement raises concern that it may have consequences that promote the spread of infectious diseases. It was found that the reason why Korea's COVID-19 mortality rate is lower than that of European countries is due to the lower confirmation rate and mortality rate than the low population aging. However, due to the limitations of the COVID-19 death index, the results of these analyzes need to be approached carefully .It was observed that the marriage rates and pregnancy status observed in 2020 were not particularly affected by COVID-19, as the existing decline was maintained. However, since COVID-19, birth intentions and birth plans have declined, and in the mid to long term, Korea's fertility rate is expected to decline further.