Poland to depopulate by 8.1 mln people about 2080 – ZUS, MF

By 2080, the Polish population will drop by 8.1 million to 30.3 million people, according to a demographic forecast prepared by the Ministry of Finance for the purposes of long-term macroeconomic assumptions, and published by the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS).

“Demographic processes, through their strong, direct impact on the number of pensioners and insured, significantly affect the financial situation of the pension fund. In this context, the results of the demographic forecast should be considered as at least disturbing. According to the demographic forecast, the total population of Poland is expected to drop from 38.4 million in 2019 to 33.9 million in 2060 and to 30.3 million in 2080. This means that the population of Poland in 2080 will be less than currently by 21.0%, "it was written. 

(PAP)