Births continue to decline in Greece
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Greece is facing a continuing decline in fertility, according to data from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In 2024, just 1.24 live births per woman were recorded.
The fertility rate shows how many children a woman gives birth to, on average, during her lifetime. To keep the population stable without the contribution of migration, the rate usually needs to reach about 2.1. When it is lower, the number of births is not enough to replace the people who die.
The decline in births has direct consequences for the country. It affects the pension system, as well as the labour market, because fewer young people enter employment each year. The issue also concerns families and society, since it is linked to economic capacity, housing and working conditions.
The data show that the demographic issue remains one of the most important challenges facing Greece. The trend in births in the coming years will be decisive for the composition of the country's population.
Sources: Όλο Υγεία
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