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Low Fertility in the European Union
Across Europe, birth rates (E. g.)_are_ falling and family sizes are shrinking. The total fertility rate now less than two
children per woman in every member nation the European Union. As a result, European populations are now either
growing very slowly beginning to decrease.
the same time, low fertility is accelerating the ageing of European populations. As a region, Europe in 2000 had
highest percentage of people age 65 or older - 15 percent. Accordingſ statistical data, this percentage is expected to
nearly double 2050.
demographic trends herald difficult times ahead for European economies. For example, a shrinking workforce can
reduce productivity the other hand, the growing proportion of elderly individuals threatens the solvency of pension and
social insurance systems. household sizes decrease, the ability to care the elderly diminishes. Meanwhile,
elderly people face growing health care needs and costs. Taken together, these developments might pose significant barriers
achieving the EU goals of full employment, economic growth, and social cohesion
Concern over these trends Jsparked intense debate the most effective policies to reverse them or mitigate their
impact.
One policy for mitigating the effects of population ageing is encouraging participation in the workforce. This can mean promoting a
longer working life and encouraging new entrants, such as women, into the workforce. Related to this policies that seek
to enhance the productivity of older workers.