Unemployment as one of the leading problems of depopulation in border municipalities of Banat

Bordering area of the Banat region consists of nine municipalities. These municipalities border with Romania and have the furthest, peripheral eastern position in Vojvodina. Demographic situation of this area is generally not favourable and one of the main problems is high unemployment rate. In order to improve the current demographic situation, it is necessary to offer certain proposals for revitalisation. The unemployment rate could be changed with a long-term plan and its realisation conducted in several stages. What needs to be taken into account is proper planning of all activities at different levels. A research study conducted in the period from January 2007 to October 2008 shows that all bordering municipalities of Banat decreased the number of unemployed people in relation to the beginning of the year 2007. Municipality Bela Crkva has the highest percent of the unemployed, whereas Čoka and Novi Kneževac have the lowest percentage. The unemployed people are mainly older categories with a lower level of education.