By R McAney 15/04/2024
Introduction
Greece, the cradle of Western civilization, is facing a demographic challenge that threatens its very existence. The country is on the brink of what experts term a “population collapse.” With plummeting birth rates, unexpected deaths, and a rapidly aging population, Greece’s future hangs in the balance.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Greece’s population is predicted to decrease by over a million people by 2050. It is currently grappling with the lowest population reproduction rate in Europe. A decade ago, in 2010, Greece recorded 114,766 births while witnessing 109,084 deaths. These numbers tell a grim tale of a nation in crisis.
Causes of the Crisis
Sudden and Unexpected Deaths
Heart failure, strokes, blood clots, and rapid-onset cancers among otherwise healthy young people have caused mortality rates to skyrocket in Greece. Families are losing their loved ones prematurely, leaving behind a void that cannot be filled.
Plummeting Fertility Rates
The birth rate has fallen to the lowest number of births in almost a century. Young couples are delaying starting families, and many are opting not to have children at all. Economic instability, job insecurity, and a lack of social support contribute to this alarming trend.
The Covid Vaccination Rollout
While Greece’s population had been declining steadily for decades, something changed in 2021. The Covid mRNA vaccine rollout began in late December 2020, and at least 72.6% of the total population is double vaccinated. However, experts warn that Greece’s population may never fully recover. Could the vaccine be a double-edged sword?
Prime Minister’s Concern
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis considers the prospect of population collapse in Greece a “ticking time bomb” and a “national threat.” His government is scrambling to find solutions, but time is running out. Can policy changes reverse the tide?
Global Implications
Population collapse, also known as depopulation, refers to a sudden and irreversible decline in the number of living people in a society. Greece is on track to become the first nation to fall victim to the multi-pronged depopulation agenda of the global elite. The implications are far-reaching, affecting not only Greece but also the stability of the entire region.
Conclusion
Greece’s population implosion is not just a statistical phenomenon; it is a human tragedy. Families are shrinking, communities are aging, and the echoes of ancient philosophers seem to warn us of our own hubris. As the birthplace of democracy, Greece faces an existential crisis. The question remains: Can it defy the odds and find a way to thrive once again?