UK becomes ~30% larger than it was in 1950 by around 2030. France by over 50% by 2040 and the Netherlands by over 70%.

Ireland, after a setback in the 1960s, began to grow vigorously especially from 1990 onwards while Belgium has already begun to reduce.

See the effect this has had on their age profiles and the proportions of male and female

For other regions select: Scan&Baltic,E&S.Eur or Balkans

Switzerland hesitated briefly during 1970-80 but has since expanded vigorously.

All countries show signs of shrinking and Czechia appears to have begun to do so since 1970 while Germany is just about beginning to do the same. the remainder are about to follow suit within a decade.

See how size reductions are altering their age profiles, while the gender ratios are also affected.