11 2 Sociodemographic Changes EU27 Population Change (2008-2060) based on convergence scenario in which socio-economic and cultural differences between Member States reduce –Migration: positive net immigration (although falling trend) –Birth rate: gentle decline –Ageing population: longer life expectancy (although rising death rate due to 'bulge' in population structure) –Median Age will rise from 40.4 (2008) to 47.9 (2060)
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