population decline
[/ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən dɪˈklaɪn/]
nounfemininepl: population declines / declínios populacionais
declínio populacional
1. A reduction in the total number of people living in a particular area, region, or country over a specific period of time
The rural areas of the country are experiencing significant population decline as young people migrate to cities.
As áreas rurais do país estão experimentando um declínio populacional significativo, pois os jovens migram para as cidades.
2. A demographic phenomenon characterized by falling birth rates, aging populations, or emigration that results in fewer total inhabitants
Japan has faced population decline for decades, affecting its economic growth and labor force.
O Japão enfrenta declínio populacional há décadas, afetando seu crescimento econômico e força de trabalho.
Population decline is a critical concern in both Brazil and the USA, though manifested differently. In Brazil, it primarily affects rural northeastern regions and smaller towns as migration flows toward São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília. In the USA, the Rust Belt and rural areas struggle with population decline. In Portugal, depopulation of inland regions is a major policy issue. This demographic shift has significant implications for infrastructure, services, and economic development in affected regions.
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