France Faces Urgent Demographic Decline with Major Pension System Challenges
France's declining birth rate and aging population are straining its pension system and public finances, forcing urgent policy responses.
France's declining birth rate and aging population are straining its pension system and public finances, forcing urgent policy responses.
France’s political choices increasingly favor retirees amid demographic shifts and fiscal challenges, reflecting their economic power and electoral influence.
France faces a looming decline in its active workforce around 2035 due to demographic trends, alongside rising unemployment, challenging employment and pension systems.
In 2024, France's foreign population has doubled since 2000 but remains below the EU average, with a significant demographic shift toward African origins.
La Réunion's economic landscape is set to change dramatically due to its aging population by 2050.