Prime Minister Christian Mikoski recently addressed significant concerns regarding the long-term demographic trajectory of Macedonia during an appearance on the podcast “Where is the Money?”. He emphasized that the nation must plan several decades into the future to address potential population shifts. Mikoski highlighted that the current demographic outlook suggests a potential deficit ranging from 150,000 to 250,000 people within the next 20 to 25 years.
This assessment raises critical questions for the government regarding policy planning. Specifically, authorities must formulate strategies to retain younger citizens, incentivize the return of emigrants, and provide compelling reasons for families to establish and remain in Macedonia. According to Mikoski, the country’s demographic profile is projected to undergo substantial changes over the coming 15 to 25 years.
He noted that a portion of the available labor potential is expected to continue migrating to Western European economies. Consequently, the local economy faces a projected deficit in workforce capacity that may necessitate reliance on labor sourced from third-country nationals. The discussion underscores the urgency for comprehensive, multi-decade policy development to stabilize the labor market and support sustained national growth.
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During an appearance on the podcast “Where is the Money?”, Prime Minister Christian Mikoski addressed concerns regarding the long-term demographic trajectory of Macedonia. He emphasized that the natio