Analysis of the Relationship Between Population Structure Changes and Urban Functional Balance

Ning-Xue; Jeong-Won Lee; Ji-Eun Seo

doi:10.6107/JKHA.2026.37.1.121

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Analysis of the Relationship Between Population Structure Changes and Urban Functional Balance 인구구조 변화와 도시 기능 균형과의 관계성 분석

25 February 2026. pp. 121-130

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Abstract

This study analyzes panel data from 17 metropolitan regions in Korea (2014-2023) to examine how demographic structures influence the spatial equity of urban functional spaces. Using the Structural Variation Coefficient (SVC), correlation analysis, and multiple regression, the study identifies the impacts of aging, population density, population growth, migration, and birth rates on five key urban functions: medical, educational, green, commercial, and public services. The analysis results showed that “aging rate” showed a significant relationship with “medical facilities,” “educational facilities,” and “green space.” “Population density” and “birth rate” also showed significant relationships with “public service facilities.” “Population growth rate” showed a significant relationship with “medical facilities” and “green space.” Meanwhile, “net migration rate” showed no significant relationship with any urban function variable. Based on these findings, the study proposes strategic directions for restructuring urban functions to address Korea’s ongoing demographic transition.

Keywords

Demographic Change

Structural Variation Coefficient(SVC)

Urban Functions

Spatial Equilibrium

키워드

인구구조 변화

구조변이 계수(SVC)

도시 기능

공간 균형성

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Publisher :The Korean Housing Association
Publisher(Ko) :한국주거학회
Journal Title :Journal of the Korean Housing Association
Journal Title(Ko) :한국주거학회논문집
Volume : 37
No :1
Pages :121-130
Received Date : 2026-01-05
Revised Date : 2026-01-23
Accepted Date : 2026-01-27
DOI :https://doi.org/10.6107/JKHA.2026.37.1.121

Journal of the Korean Housing Association ISSN:2234-3571(Print) 2234-2257(Online) 한국주거학회논문집

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