Germany's Population to Shrink 5% in 25 Years, Consuming Over 25% of National Budget
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Germany's Population to Shrink 5% by 2050, Budget Strain Expected
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Firstpost•19-02-2026, 18:42
Germany's Population to Shrink 5% by 2050, Budget Strain Expected
•Germany's population could shrink by 5% by 2050, reaching levels not seen since the early 1990s, a significant shift from earlier stability projections.
•The revised forecast by the Federal Statistical Office and Ifo Institute predicts a 10% decline by 2070, impacting economy and social systems.
•Rapid demographic aging means one in four Germans will be 67+ by 2035, as baby boomers retire and smaller cohorts replace them.
•Low fertility (1.38 children per woman) and insufficient net migration contribute to the decline, increasing pressure on the pension system and national budget.
•A shrinking workforce, increased demand for healthcare and social services, and labor market constraints pose significant economic and social challenges.
