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The population of the Yamal-Nenets Okrug grew because of natural increase due to its younger age
structure. At the same time, there was net out-migration from the region in spite of its strong
economy from gas production. The Northwest Territories also had a similar pattern of natural
increase combined with out-migration and is actually seeking to attract workers (CBC News, 2014).
Greenland’s population stayed about the same over the period because the natural increase of the
country’s young population was offset by the same amount of net out-migration. Yakutia has a
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