labor force decline
[ˈleɪbər fɔrs dɪˈklaɪn]
nounpl: labor force declines
declínio da força de trabalho
1. A decrease in the total number of people actively employed or seeking employment in a region, country, or sector
The labor force decline in rural areas has accelerated due to migration to urban centers.
O declínio da força de trabalho nas áreas rurais acelerou-se devido à migração para os centros urbanos.
2. A reduction in the working-age population, often resulting from demographic changes such as aging populations, lower birth rates, or emigration
Japan has experienced significant labor force decline over the past two decades.
O Japão experimentou um declínio significativo da força de trabalho nas últimas duas décadas.
3. Economic phenomenon characterized by fewer workers available to support production and economic growth
The labor force decline presents challenges for pension systems and economic competitiveness.
O declínio da força de trabalho apresenta desafios para os sistemas de pensões e competitividade econômica.
In Brazil, labor force decline discussions often center on rural-urban migration and regional disparities. In the USA and developed nations, the focus is typically on aging Baby Boomers and low birth rates. This term has gained prominence in policy discussions about sustainable pension systems, immigration reform, and economic competitiveness, particularly in aging societies like Japan, South Korea, and increasingly in Europe and the USA.
NYC Slang
shrinking workforce / fewer hands on deck
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