Are low birth rates pulling migrants to the West? Know the real reason!

Highlights: What is pulling immigrants to the West? Know the real reason!

• World Migration Reports reveal an increase of 16% in immigration rates in the West in the last five years.
• The increase in dependency ratio and low birth rates in the EU countries are some of the reasons that are pulling immigrants to the West.
• The dependency ratio increased to 30% in the UK, Spain, and Belgium in 2023.
• EU countries invite skilled workforce to address the decline in the working-age population.

 

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Reasons behind increased immigration rates in the West

According to Eurostat, immigration rates in European countries have increased significantly in the past five years. In 2022, EU immigration was 5.1 million, recording a 117% increase in immigration rates compared to 2021.

 

The reasons behind such a drastic increase in immigration rates in the West include a significant decline in the working-age population and increased dependency rates in EU countries.

 

Which countries have the largest percentage of older adults?

Around 20% of the total population consists of people aged above 65 years or older in more than 17 EU countries. The dependency rate in most developed countries was below 20% in the 1950s. Recent reports revealed that the dependency rate increased above 30% in Spain, Belgium, and the UK. Germany and Italy reported a hike of 35% in dependency rates in 2023.

 

 

An increase in dependency rates is caused by low birth rates and implies a decline in the working-age population. This is one of the major reasons for the increased immigration rates in these countries. Many EU countries look forward to immigration as a solution to fill in labor market demand in the countries.

 

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Impact of increased aging population in the West

The increase in the aging population and low birth rates in EU countries has had a positive impact on global immigration and employment possibilities. This economic impact is creating various job opportunities and opening doors for skilled professionals to migrate and settle in Western countries with their families.

 

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