What do you think are the reasons that Europe has a negative population growth?
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As of July 2008, the world's population is estimated to be just over 6.684 billion.
The world's population, on its current growth trajectory, is expected to reach nearly 9 billion by the year 2042.
Europe alone however, is starting a negative trend. Why do you think this is?
http://en.wikipedia....e_of_increase
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This topic was started by TSD66A on July 28th, 2008. 5 grupies have voted on one or more of the 4 answers.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiocracy
Great topic! But, Europe isn't just starting a negative trend. It's been in a negative trend for quite a while -- below replacement level (on average) for almost 40 years! This will likely cause multiple crises in the social economic systems within countries like Italy, Spain, Germany, UK and many others. Some countries will achieve a median age of 50+ within a few years. This will cause break-down in healthcare and pension systems...
Japan has started similar negative trend of population growth. Though, it's believed to be directly associated to the stringent immigration laws.
I think the causes in Japan are similar to some European countries: People marrying later in life, economic pressures cause decision to delay and limit children. Life in Japanese cities (Tokyo in particular) is very expensive, and people of childbearing age have a lot of economic pressure as they try to complete education and establish their careers.
Lack of immigration I think effects the larger demographic trends, but doesn't explain why native Japanese have trended to a low fertility rate.