10 Countries With Biggest Population Decline

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9. Romania

Population Decline Between 2020 to 2050: 15.50%

Annual Population Change: -0.90%

Composite Ranking: 9

Since joining the European Union in 2007, Romania has witnessed a significant exodus of its citizens to Western Europe. This surge in emigration is compounded by a fertility rate that has fallen below the replacement level. As of 2023, Romania’s fertility rate stands at approximately 1.6 children per woman, leading to an average annual population decline of -0.9%.

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