Demography

20 Feb 2026

Castilla-La Mancha reverses demographic decline in depopulated rural areas through long-term policy commitment and territorial investment

The Spanish region Castilla-La Mancha had faced long-standing demographic challenges in its rural interior. Around three-quarters of its municipalities had lost population over recent decades, and many small towns’ population densities are far below the national average, reflecting sustained out-migration and population ageing.

17 Oct 2025

First rural depopulation Congress spotlights European cooperation through the Rural Pact

Europe’s demographic resilience depends on empowering rural communities and ensuring that even the smallest villages remain “alive and full of future,” a headline message from the first International Congress on Depopulation of 23–24 September, Aragón, Spain.

06 Oct 2025

Understanding Europe’s demographic shifts: new insights from Eurostat and the Rural Observatory

Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office, has released the 2025 edition of its interactive publication ‘Demography of Europe’, offering a comprehensive, data-rich view on how Europe’s population is changing — and what it means for communities across regions and territories.