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Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia face demographic shifts
North African countries have experienced a historic decline in birth rates, with the average number of children per woman decreasing from about 7-8 children in the 1970s to their lowest levels today. In 2023, the averages are 1.97 in Morocco, 2.61 in Algeria, and 1.58 in Tunisia. This decline is attributed to social and economic factors such as changing marriage patterns, rising education levels, delayed marriage ages, and the widespread use of family planning methods, which reach around 71% in Morocco. Consequently, there has been a gradual increase in the proportion of elderly people, with projections indicating ongoing population aging and its impacts on the labor market, pension systems, and healthcare services. This situation compels governments to reassess their economic and social policies to address these challenges.
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