AS DINÂMICAS POPULACIONAIS DE MATO GROSSO DO SUL: um enfoque nos municípios com até 10.000 habitantes

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the population dynamics of municipalities in Mato Grosso do Sul with up to 10,000 inhabitants, based on demographic census data collected by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) from 1980 to the 2022 Census. The study investigates the patterns of population growth or decline in these localities, starting from the hypothesis that these smaller municipalities have relatively lost population to more populous areas, such as the capital and other major cities in the state, which have attracted residents due to the state's creation and the centralization of resources. The main objective is to understand the population behavior in these smaller municipalities over the years, highlighting the hypothesis of internal migration. The methodology employed includes a bibliographic review on population dynamics and the concept of "population" within and for Geography, cataloging of references, organization and analysis of secondary census data, and representation of the results through tables, graphs, and maps generated using QGIS software. Using this method, the study examines population evolution across different census periods, observing patterns of demographic concentration and dispersion in Mato Grosso do Sul. The research concludes that smaller municipalities are not necessarily losing population in absolute numbers, but the relative relevance of their population contingent has diminished over the years analyzed. Additionally, the study identifies a pattern of concentration around major centers in the state. The analyzed data contribute to territorial planning and understanding the state’s population dynamics, offering support for regional public policies and serving as a model for similar studies in other regions.