The Guardian's map, Visualised: Europe's population crisis, is an effective and stark visualization of the continent's emerging demographic issue. The map's primary purpose is to highlight the dramatic difference migration makes to Europe's population projections by 2100. It successfully achieves this by comparing Europe's projected population "With migration" and "Without migration".
It is often stated by many of our politicians that Europe needs to curb migration. However, this map shows that the opposite is true. Projections show that migration is essential for addressing the continent's long-term demographic and economic challenges.
The map reveals that without migration nearly all of Europe is going to see a massive fall in population. The only exceptions being a small area around Paris and in parts of the Republic of Ireland. The Guardian explains that this widespread decline will pose serious economic challenges for Europe. Without young migrants a shrinking workforce and an aging population will put immense pressure on social and economic systems.
By 2100, the proportion of people aged 65 or over is projected to rise significantly, leading to slower economic growth, increased tax burdens, and a greater demand for health and social care services. This demographic pressure is already evident in many EU countries and will be exacerbated further by a lack of migration.
Also See
Demographic Boom and Bust - an interactive map from Zeit that shows the areas of Europe that experienced population growth and population loss in Europe from 2011-2017.
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