Causes and effects of population decline

When people leave the village, jobs, schools, shops and other facilities will also disappear. The government needs to deal with the causes and effects of the declining population, such as reducing the number of new housing under construction.

The regions with the highest population declines are Zeeland Flanders, the southern part of Limburg, the northern and eastern part of Groningen. By 2040, the population is predicted to decrease by 16%

In some other parts of the country, the population is expected to decline, but it has not actually begun. In these areas, the population is expected to decline by 4% by 2040.

When young people move to a bigger town, the average age of those leaving will automatically rise. Communities with a high proportion of elderly people may not be attractive to companies, so it may be difficult to locate appropriate staff locally. Other impacts of declining population are as follows.

The government wants to maintain the comfort of the area where the population is decreasing or is expected to decrease. The municipal authorities are primarily responsible for the effects of population declines and population aging. Their efforts are supported by the central government. However, the authorities alone can not solve this problem. They need to cooperate with housing associations, nursing agencies, active members of the community and companies.

Through collaboration, local stakeholders and authorities can develop ways to deal with the effects of population declines. For example, because there are few students to teach, schools can be combined. Sports clubs can share facilities. Municipalities can reach an agreement with the Retailers Association on the concentration of stores in certain areas

In areas with the highest reduction rates, the proportion of elderly people is higher than in other areas, increasing pressure on community care services. The challenge is to keep the elderly at home as long as possible and decide what needs to be done.

Local governments can also work on improving accessibility, for example through the establishment of local minibus services.

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