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Coverage dated October 11, 2026

Demographic change: Germany's population is declining, but not everywhere

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By 2045, Germany will have more older people, fewer workers, and a smaller population overall. Yet some regions will defy this trend. Their success depends on how much they have to offer.

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    Demographic change: Germany's population is declining, but not everywhere (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    By 2045, Germany will have more older people, fewer workers, and a smaller population overall. Yet some regions will defy this trend. Their success depends on how much they have to offer.

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    Germany's population is shrinking, but not everywhere (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    By 2045, Germany will have more older people, fewer workers and a smaller population overall. Yet some regions will defy this trend. Their success depends on how much they have to offer.

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