Finland's population is declining: birth rate is lower than mortality
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According to the latest data from Statistics Finland, Finland's population trend has continued to decline during the current year. Between January and September, significantly fewer children were born in the country than the number of people who passed away. According to the statistics, the difference between the birth rate and the mortality rate was 7,667 people.
The decline in the birth rate has been a long-term phenomenon in Finland, which worries many experts. The aging of the population and the low level of the birth rate have a direct impact on social services, such as healthcare and the pension system. As the population ages, the need for public services increases at the same time as the number of taxpayers decreases.
Statistics Finland monitors population changes closely, as they provide important information about Finland's future prospects. Although immigration has previously balanced population development, the natural population increase – that is, the difference between births and deaths – has remained negative for several years.
The situation poses challenges for future decision-making. Politicians and researchers are currently considering ways to support the birth rate and promote work-based immigration. In the coming years, it will be important to monitor how the population structure changes and how society adapts to these changes.
Sources: Daily Finland
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