Demographics of Anikatia

Demographics of Anikatia
File:Population of Anikatia.PNG Population (in millions) 1950 – January 2014.
Population	132,973,762 (Official Estimate – January 2015)
Growth rate	1.83% (2014 est.)
Birth rate	13.8 births/1,000 population (2010 est.)
Death rate	7.29 deaths/1,000 population (2010 est.)
Life expectancy	80 years (2010 est.)
• male	77 years
• female	83 years
Fertility rate	2.189 children born/woman (2014 est.)
Infant mortality rate	3.82 deaths/1,000 live births (2010 est.)
Age structure
0–14 years	21.2%
15–64 years	68.1%
65 and over	10.7%
Sex ratio
Total	0.85 male(s)/female
At birth	1.06 male(s)/female
Under 15	1.05 male(s)/female
15–64 years	0.94 male(s)/female
65 and over	0.66 male(s)/female
Nationality
Nationality	noun: Anikatian(s) adjective: Anikatian
Major ethnic	Akicha
Minor ethnic	Kyjianu, Riyanu, Chijich'en, Kypsyak, Jiyeongeul, Anglo-Anikatian, Belfrasian, Ulthrannic, Estovakivan, Sieuxerrian, Anglo-Arthuristan
Language
Official	Anikatian, English
Spoken	Asturish, Kyjianu, and others

The demographics of Anikatia is about the demographic features of the population of the Anikatia, including population growth, population density, ethnic composition, education level, health, economic status and other aspects.

According to an official estimate for 1 January 2015, the population of Anikatia is 132,973,762.

The population hit a historic peak at 132,987,989 in 2000, just before the collapse of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Anikatia, but then began a decade-long decline, falling at a rate of about 0.5% per year largely due to large waves of emigration, along with a slight rise death rates.

The decline slowed considerably in the late 2000s, and in 2012 Anikatia recorded population growth for the first time in 10 years, adding 32,618 people. Key reasons for the increase in current population growth are the improving economic conditions, falling emigration and steady influx of new immigrants. In 2012, Anikatia's population increased by 509,774 people.

As of 2014, Anikatia TFR of 2.189 children per woman was among the highest in far eastern parts of Pardes with its population size is predicted to grow for many decades into the future. Anikatia has been experiencing a baby boom, with increasing birth rates and overall fertility rates.

However the TFR varies greatly within the different ethnic groups and among the urban and rural regions. In that same year, Anikatia experienced the first natural population growth since 2000 at 32,618 people. Taking into account immigration, the population grew by 509,774 people.

According to the 2010 census, ethnic Akicha make up 81.47% of the total population. This share remained steady over the last few decades. The other ethnicities have a population exceeding 1 million – Kyjianu (4.38%), Riyanu (3.65%), Chijich'en (2.28%), Kypshak (1.34%), Anglo-Anikatian (1.32%), Belfrasian (1.15%), Ulthrannic (1.12%), Estovakivan (0.79%), In total, up to ten different large native ethnic groups live within the Anikatia's borders.

Anikatia's population density is 12.84 people per square kilometer (33.255 per square mile), making it one of the most sparsely populated countries in the region. The population is most dense in the northern part of the country, with warmer semi tropical climates and closer to trading partners

Population Statistics

Population density

12.84 people per square kilometer (2012 est.)

Population distribution

78% urban, 22% rural (2010 Census)

Population growth rate

1.83% (2014 est.)

Median age

total: 33.8 years
male: 32.5 years
female: 35.2 years (2010 est.)

Sex ratio

at birth: 1.06 male(s)/female
under 15 years: 1.05 male(s)/female
15–64 years: 0.94 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.66 male(s)/female
total population: 0.85 male(s)/female

Total fertility rate

2.189 children born/woman (2014 est.)

The differences in the number of children by nationality are significant: Akicha (1.6), Anglo-Anikatian (1.7), Belfrasian (1.4), Kyjianu (2.2), Riyanu (2.8), Chijich'en (2.5), Kypshak (2.9), Ulthrannic (1.2), Estovakivan (1.6), Jiyeongeul (2.0), Sieuxerrian (1.0), Anglo-Arthuristan (1.3), Emmerian (1.4), Belhavian (1.4), Kolenomaiese (2.5), Sutahito (1.8), and Rodarian (1.6).

Historical population
Year	Pop.	±%
1950	83,919,063	—
1955	93,543,654	+11.5%
1960	98,426,781	+5.2%
1965	103,382,501	+5.0%
1970	108,492,245	+4.9%
1975	114,233,128	+5.3%
1980	117,248,243	+2.6%
1985	121,426,781	+3.6%
1990	125,162,867	+3.1%
1995	132,014,081	+5.5%
2000	132,987,989	+0.7%
2005	129,872,094	−2.3%
2010	128,182,600	−1.3%
2014	130,175,042	+1.6%
Source:Census of Anikatia

Ethnic groups

Composition of Anikatia by nationality
Akicha			81.47%
Kyjianu			4.38%
Riyanu			3.65%
Chijich'en			2.28%
Kypsyak			1.34%
Anglo-Anikatian			1.32%
Belfrasians			1.15%
Ulthrannic			1.12%
Estovakivans			0.79%
Jiyeongeul			0.45%
Sutahito			0.31%
Anglo-Arthuristan			0.20%
Kolenomese			0.08%
Sieuxerrian			0.05%
Emmerian			0.04%
Belhavian			0.04%
Rodarian			0.02%
Other			1.65%
Source:

For almost two centuries the majority of settlers, and later immigrants, came from Belfrasian territory. Although the effects of Ulthrannic, Sieuxerr and Arthuristan powers during colonization was significant. As a result there are large groups of people of Belfrasian and Ulthrannic ethnic origin. The 2010 Census asked respondents to provide a maximum of two ancestries with which they most closely identify. The most commonly nominated ancestry was Akichan (81.47), followed by Kyjianu (4.38%), Riyanu (3.65%), Chijich'en (2.28%), Kypsyak (1.34%), Anglo-Anikatian (1.31%), Belfrasian (1.15%), Ulthrannic (1.12%), Estovakivan (0.79%), Jiyeongeul (0.45%), Sutahito (0.35%), Anglo-Arthuristan (0.20%), Kolenomese (0.06%), Emmerian (0.04%), Belhavian (0.04%), Sieuxerrian (0.02%), Rodarian (0.02%) and other (1.65%). Although because of the great difficulty cataloging the many different smaller groups of mixed ethinic ancestry as a result of successive colonization efforts. As such many fall under larger more broad groups such as the Anglo-Anikatian term which can include both people of Ulthrannic and Belfrasian background. The 2010 Census did not provide an option for Ak'ulyti those individuals of mixed Akichan and Ulthrannic descent.

Anikatia officially recognizes 7 distinct native ethnic groups, the largest of which are the Akicha, who constitute about 81.47% of the total population. The Akicha ethnic group outnumber other ethnic groups in every province and territory division except Seubyeni Islands and Jinju Jedo (Islas de Perla). The Akicha population is concentrated mainly in the north and northwestern coastal plains and islands of the country. A largely homogeneous social and ethnic group, the Akicha possess significant political and economic influence over the country. Although, Anikatia is also home to 6 other native ethnic minority groups which account for about 12.41% of the population of Anikatia, according to the 2010 census. Anikatia's population has quadrupled since the end of colonization. Nevertheless, its population density, of 12.22 inhabitants per square kilometre, remains among the lowest in the region. Much of the population increase came from immigration. Anikatia remains a major destination for immigrants, accepting about 500,000 legal immigrants annually. Most immigrants are skilled, but the immigration quota includes categories for family members and refugees.

Riyanu, an ethnic minority people from Anikatia.

Language

Anikatian and English are the official languages. Both Anikatian and English are used in government, education, print, broadcast media, and business. The constitution allows for Asturish and Kyjianu, to be promoted on a voluntary and optional basis as secondary languages in regional areas. English is used extensively in business and administration and it is important in education, especially as a medium of higher education along with international trade. According to the 2010 census, Anikatian is the main language spoken in the home for close to 54.23% of the population. The next most common languages spoken at home are English (18.29%), Asturish (1.3%), and other native languages (0.9%), a considerable proportion of first- and second-generation migrants are bilingual. All native languages were suppressed by successive waves of colonization, which has dramatically reduced their spread and adoption in favour of English for formal use by the state. It is thought that up to 22 Indigenous languages existed at the time of first contact, of which only select few have survived among the six major ethnic groups. These are the Akicha, Kyjianu, Chijich'en, Kypsyak Riyanu languages, Sutahito and the remaining Jiyeongeul languages. The Jiyeongeul nomadic desert tribes are thought to have been most heavily effected by this lost of culture as they were thought to account for up to 16 distinct language groups. Most of the surviving Jiyeongeul languages are exclusively spoken by older people; only a single Jiyeongeulan language is still spoken by all age groups. At the time of the 2010 census, 390,548 Indigenous Jiyeongeulans, reported that they spoke an Jiyeongeulan language at home.

Language

Anikatian and English are the official languages. Both Anikatian and English are used in government, education, print, broadcast media, and business. The constitution allows for Asturish and Kyjianu, to be promoted on a voluntary and optional basis as secondary languages in regional areas. English is used extensively in business and administration and it is important in education, especially as a medium of higher education along with international trade. According to the 2010 census, Anikatian is the main language spoken in the home for close to 54.23% of the population. The next most common languages spoken at home are English (18.29%), Asturish (1.3%), and other native languages (0.9%), a considerable proportion of first- and second-generation migrants are bilingual. All native languages were suppressed by successive waves of colonization, which has dramatically reduced their spread and adoption in favour of English for formal use by the state. It is thought that up to 22 Indigenous languages existed at the time of first contact, of which only select few have survived among the six major ethnic groups. These are the Akicha, Kyjianu, Chijich'en, Kypsyak Riyanu languages, Sutahito and the remaining Jiyeongeul languages. The Jiyeongeul nomadic desert tribes are thought to have been most heavily effected by this lost of culture as they were thought to account for up to 16 distinct language groups. Most of the surviving Jiyeongeul languages are exclusively spoken by older people; only a single Jiyeongeulan language is still spoken by all age groups. At the time of the 2010 census, 390,548 Indigenous Jiyeongeulans, reported that they spoke an Jiyeongeulan language at home.

Religion

Religion in Anikatia (2010)

  Folk Yeosindo, or "not-religious" (40.12%)

  Yeosindo (24.53%)

  Christianity (21.43%)

  Ulthrianism (10.81%)

  Islam (0.79%)

  Judaism (0.54%)

  Esto-norse religion (0.78%)

  Undeclared (1.00%)

The Anikatian constitution guarantees freedom of religion, while providing special recognition to "protect and foster" Yeosindo. During pre-colonial times, Yeosindoism and forms of animism were widely practiced in Anikatia. Today, Yeosindoism remains the most popular religion however only a handful of other indigenous religions and they are only practiced by small ethnic groups with the majority of these have often been syncretised with folk-Yeosindo, Ulthrianism or Christianity. Instead Ulthrianism and Christianity and to a lesser extent Islam have been superimposed on ancient traditions and acculturated. Including a sizeable group of the population that follow a syncretism of both Ulthrianism and Yeosindo religions. During the periods of state Communism led to a sharp rise in secularism and widespread suppression of religions. Total the state's official position on religion is that all citizens are free to their belief, and that all religions are equal before the law. Upper estimates suggest that up to 95 percent of the Anikatian population subscribe to Yeosindo. However, these estimates are based on people affiliated with a temples and shrines, rather than the number of true believers. In the 2010 census, 40.12% declared as following Folk Yeosindo or were regarded as "not-religious", while only 24.53% of Anikatians were counted as following Yeosindo, 21.43% as Christian, including 18.32% as Romulăn Catholic, 1.85% as Protestant and 1.26% as Orthodox; 10.81% Ulthrianism, 0.79% with Islam, including 0.38% Qur'anist Muslim, 0.32% Sunni Islam and 0.09% Other Islam, 0.78% Esto-norse religion, 0.54% Judaism. The remaining 1.00% of the population did not provide an adequate answer.

Education

Literacy

definition: age 15 and over can read and write
total literacy: 99.4%
male: 99.7%
female: 99.2%

Anikatia has a free education system, which is guaranteed for all citizens by the Constitution, however entry to subsidized higher education is highly competitive. As a result of great emphasis on science and technology in education, Anikatian medical, mathematical, scientific, and aerospace research is generally of a high order. Since 2001, the 11-year school education has been introduced. Education in state-owned secondary schools is free. University level education is free, with exceptions. A substantial share of students is enrolled for full pay (many state institutions started to open commercial positions in the last years). The top-ranking universities in Anikatia are the University of Antiytia and Seubyeni University, Sangbyeol and Saint-Yves University.