Europe faces a significant demographic shift, with declining populations leading to an older demographic structure. By 2050, projections indicate that 35% of the EU's population will be over 65 years, up from 21% in 2022. To address this issue, integrating immigrants into the workforce is crucial for sustaining economies. A study from Bruegel identifies four groups of countries based on their immigration history, revealing that while some regions have become immigration hubs, others continue to experience population decline due to emigration or low birth rates.
Europe's population is getting older and is set to shrink, prompting the need for immigrant workforce integration to sustain economies and societies.
By 2050, 35% of the EU population is projected to be over 65 compared to 21% in 2022, indicating substantial demographic change.
The fastest growing demographic is those over 85 years old, which presents unique challenges for social policies related to long-term care.
Countries across Europe are classified into four groups based on immigration history, highlighting varied demographic developments since the 1950s.
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