Italy’s Population Projected to Shrink by Four Million by 2050
Demographic forecasts indicate that Italy’s population will decline by approximately four million residents by 2050, driven primarily by accelerating aging and low birth rates. Long-term projections suggest the loss could exceed thirteen million by 2080, prompting urgent policy discussions on immigration and pension sustainability.
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Italy population to shrink by nearly 4 million by 2050 as ageing accelerates
Italy's population is projected to significantly decrease by 2050. Birth rates remain low, while the elderly population is expected to grow. This demographic shift will create new economic and welfare system challenges. Southern regions anticipate the most substantial population losses across the country. Immigration has previously helped stabilize the population figures.
By YASHASVI VASISTHA
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(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 31 - Italy's population will continue to decline and age and it will have over 13 million fewer residents by 2080, Istat said Monday. From 58.9 million residents on January 1, 2025, the population will drop to 55 million in 2050, the stats agency said. In 2080, however, the number is expected to be 45.8 million: over 13 million fewer than today. Furthermore, the number of couples with children is expected to decrease until it falls below those without children: from the cur...
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