Spatial Disparities in Fertility Determinants Across Argentina: A Localized Analysis Using Geographically Weighted Regressions (2001–2022)

Nicolás Sacco, The Pennsylvania State University

Localized social behaviors can shape fertility rates and their underlying drivers. This study examines the spatial variation and the influence of socioeconomic factors on fertility across different spatial units (provinces and departments) in Argentina. Drawing from 2001, 2010, and 2022 census and birth registration data, women's fertility is linked to variables such as education levels, poverty status, and urbanization, among others, and the application of geographically weighted regression to identify spatially varying relationships. This approach looks at the association between fertility and its determinants across geographies and the different stages of demographic transition within various regions of Argentina, particularly highlighting the conditions imposed by socioeconomic conditions.

Keywords: Fertility, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Spatial Demography, Population and Development

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