Development of national structure of population in the Czech Republic and impact of international migration of foreigners after 1990
2009
Abstract
The first part of the article examines changes in the ethnic structure of population on the territory of the Czech Republic from the historical aspect. The second part is focused on analysis of changes in the ethnic and demographic structure of foreigners in the Czech Republic in the 1990s and at the start of 21st century.
The intensity of migration streams and the long-term destinations of immigrants are the main factors that are contributing to the growing number of foreigners and influencing their structure by residence status, and regional distribution.