The Demographic Consequences of Forced Displacement: A Longitudinal Analysis of Refugee Populations

Abstract

The objective of this study is to analyze the demographic impacts of forced migration using
longitudinal study methodology with an longitudinal study approach. We assess changes in the
structure of the population in relation to different ages, sexes, reproductive activity, and death
rates. The data was collected from UNHCR and affiliated institutions over a span of twenty years.
Significant demographic distortions were revealed including an over representation of one sex,
an increase in younger population, changes in age dependency ratios, and other distortions.
These insights are important for policymakers concerning humanitarian response and planning
for long term integration.