The population of the European Union is expected to decrease significantly in the future

According to the latest data provided by Eurostat, the population within the European Union is expected to decrease significantly in the future. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to expert forecasts, between 2025 and 2100, the region's population will shrink by approximately 53 million people. This represents 11.7 percent of the total population.

Expected changes indicate that the European Union's population may reach 453.3 million by 2029. However, in the following decades, this figure will gradually decline and is projected to reach a total population of 398.8 million by 2100.

Along with the decrease in population, serious changes will also occur in the demographic composition. In particular, the share of youth up to 19 years old is expected to drop from the current 20 percent to 17 percent.

It is also stated that the share of the population up to 64 years old, considered working-age, may decrease from 58 percent to 50 percent. At the same time, an increase in the number of elderly people will be observed.

While the share of those aged 65 to 79 will rise from 16 percent to 17 percent, the share of people aged 80 and older may increase significantly, from 6 percent to 16 percent. Currently, the demographic situation in the European region is characterized by high average life expectancy, low birth rates, and low mortality rates.

The majority of the population remains primarily composed of older working-age individuals. This situation may impact the economy and social sectors in the future.