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Greece’s population is expected to fall to 8 million by 2050 and has experienced a strong downward demographic trend since 2011, when a negative birthrate was recorded for the first time since 1944.

“The population is expected to reach 8 million by 2050, based on a conservative scenario,” said Stefanos Chandakas, founder and president of nongovernmental organization HOPEgenesis, at an Institute of Public Health event at the American College of Greece in Athens.

Chandakas stated that…

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Source: ekathimerini.com