Italy’s population set to decline by 22% over next 70 years

Italy’s future population projection reveals uncertainty, yet also reveals declining trends that appear to be irreversible.

The resident population, estimated at around 59 million in January 2023, is projected to fall to 58.6 million in 2030, 54.8 million in 2050 and 46.1 million in 2080, the country’s official agency, ISTAT, published on Monday.

The ratio of the 15-64 age group to the 0-14…