Maximum growth extends to about 2030, and for Norway even later. The latter grows at a rate similar to France but continues longer. Finland's changes bear some resemblance to Germany's expectations.

Sweden and Finland show clear signs of population decline from 2010 onwards. Compare with Central Europe.Denmark most closely compares with UK.

For data on corresponding age profiles see:West& Central,Scan&Baltic, East& South, Balkans

Lithuania, unlike Eastern Europe sees its future with more optimism after 1990, in stark contrast with its neighbour, Latvia, is already reducing its population sharply.

Estonia has reacted favourably to the events of 1990 but more moderately than Lithuania.

Poland most closely resembles Germany .