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Italy’s population ‘to shrink by 4 million’ despite Meloni pledge

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Italy’s population ‘to shrink by 4 million’ despite Meloni pledge
Italy’s population ‘to shrink by 4 million’ despite Meloni pledge
Prime Minister ⁠Giorgia Meloni said when ​she ⁠took office in 2022 that boosting the birth rate would be a priority
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. Immigrati
The Straits Times
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Italy's population to shrink by 4 million by 2050, stats agency says
ROME, Aug 31 - Italy's population will shrink by almost 4 million by 2050, undermining the sustainability of its economy and welfare system as the proportion of elderly people increases, national statistics bureau ISTAT warned on Monday.
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