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Why Genoa Is Graying: Italy's Demographic Decline || Peter Zeihan

Jul 8, 2024

Peter Zeihan discusses Italy's demographic decline focusing on Genoa, emphasizing the long-standing decrease in residents and the critical state of population decline in Italy. He explores the impact of Italy's low birth rate on its aging population, highlighting challenges faced and proposing solutions like boosting immigration levels.

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Italy's demographic crisis is due to low birth rates, leading to an aging population and diminishing tax base.

Strategic planning is crucial for countries facing accelerated urbanization and aging populations to maintain economic sustainability.

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Population Decline in Italian Cities

Italian cities like Genoa have been experiencing a continuous decline in population, with 1972 being the last year of population growth. The country is facing a demographic crisis due to low birth rates, resulting in an aging population and a diminishing tax base. The solution proposed involves a significant influx of immigrants under the age of 35 annually to stabilize the population, although this may fundamentally alter the country's social structure.

Observing Genoa's Demographic Decline from Above

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Italy's Demographic Decline and Global Implications

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While the Italians may have mastered the arts of pasta, wine and gelato, they should have been spending less time in the kitchen and more in...another room. That's right, we're looking at the demographic problems facing Italy, and Genoa will be our example.

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