EU population could shrink by over 50 million by 2100 - Eurostat
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Eurostat predicts a decrease in the EU population to 398.8 million. The share of people over 80 will increase from 6% to 16% due to an aging population.
The population of the European Union may decrease by 11.7%, or approximately 53 million people, by 2100. This was reported by Eurostat, writes UNN.
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The EU population is estimated at 451.8 million people in 2025. It is expected to grow for a few more years, peaking at 453.3 million in 2029, after which it will gradually decrease to 398.8 million by the end of the century.
Aging population
Forecasts indicate a significant aging of the population. The share of children and young people (0-19 years old) will decrease from 20% to 17%, and people of working age (20-64 years old) - from 58% to 50%.
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Instead, the share of people aged 65+ will increase. In particular, the group aged 80 and over will increase from 6% to 16%.
Change in demographic structure
According to Eurostat, the EU demographic pyramid shows a society with low birth rates and high life expectancy. By 2100, a further shift towards older age groups and a reduction in the young population is expected.
The forecast is based on assumptions about changes in fertility, mortality, and migration in EU countries.