Population scenarios for the European Union: regional scenarios.

"This article presents a look at future demographic developments at the regional level within the countries of the European Union. Although total population within the Union will still be growing in the next three decades, several regions will face a zero or negative population growth at some time. As a consequence of a declining fertility, coinciding with an increased number of deaths due to ageing, only a small number of regions will still experience a positive natural growth in 2025. For many regions the impact of net migration on population growth will become more important."