The European Union experienced a significant drop in births in 2023, with only 3.67 million babies born, marking a 5.5 percent decline from the previous year. This trend is raising concerns about 'underpopulation' and its potential impact on economies and social structures.
Births in the EU plunged to an all-time low last year, dropping by 5.5 percent from 2022 to just 3.67 million babies across the 27 nations. This trend has sparked fears of an impending 'underpopulation' crisis, potentially crippling western economies. Countries such as Romania, Poland, Czechia, Latvia, and Slovakia saw double-digit percentage drops in births.
Wealthy nations like France and Germany also experienced significant declines, while Malta, Portugal, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Ireland saw slight increases. The situation has alarmed experts and tech mogul Elon Musk, who warns of a potential population collapse
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