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Federal Statistical Office: Population Shrinks More than Expected in the Coming Years
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Only about 75 million people will be living in Germany in 2070, if the Federal Statistical Office is right. The Ifo Institute makes an alarm: the Federal Republic of Germany must finally prepare for this.
Newly analyzed census data provide a drastic correction. According to a study by the ifo Institute, Germany's population will shrink by ten percent by 2070. In East German land countries, it is stronger than elsewhere.
Researchers have previously assumed that the German population will decline by around one percent by 2070. A new analysis predicts a significantly higher value.
In almost 40 years, Germany will probably have much fewer people than previously thought. According to the researchers, there are clear regional differences.
In 40 years, ten percent fewer people are expected to live in Germany than today. Previously, only a decline of around one percent had been expected.
The forecast of the population development was corrected due to new data. There are clear regional differences in the development. Where the population continues to grow.
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