Vienna Yearbook of Population Research, 2021

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The Vienna Yearbook of Population Research is an open access journal that addresses population trends and a wide range of theoretical and methodological issues in the field. It features Research and Review articles, as well as Data and Trends contributions that analyze changes in population dynamics and present relevant databases. The journal also includes Debates—short, invited contributions reflecting on selected questions. Since 2008, volumes have focused on specific themes based on thematic calls. The 2021 special issue examines demographic perspectives on human wellbeing across time and space. While linking demographic parameters to wellbeing has been discussed for some time, a more concrete research agenda has recently emerged. This volume reviews the latest developments, showcasing how existing theoretical concepts and methodological tools in demography advance the study of wellbeing. A significant portion addresses the challenges of defining and measuring wellbeing, debating whether to prioritize objective measures like income or subjective definitions such as happiness. Authors explore various definitions of wellbeing, including health, income, education, and life satisfaction, introducing novel composite indicators. The volume examines wellbeing in diverse populations globally, highlighting research challenges due to inadequate data in many regions. Empirical contributions analyze population heterogeneity to understa