# Italy’s population to shrink by 4 million by 2050, statistics agency says

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- Reuters, 2026-08-31 12:01 UTC
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- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/italys-population-shrink-by-4-million-by-2050-stats-agency-says-2026-08-31/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a956d1afb274f000180e638

> Italy’s population is projected to fall by almost 4 million by 2050, ISTAT warned. The decline could undermine the sustainability of the economy and welfare system as the share of elderly people grows.