What is demographic resilience?In recent crises, "resilience" has been widely adopted in policy. It describes the capacity to cope, adapt or transform in a sustainable way. How could "resilience" be applied to demographic change? What we know Advantages of resilience over robustness When it comes to demography, “robustness” is limited. Who shapes population policy in Europe Eleven Commissioners are charged with topics related to demography. Research makes resilience possible Demographic data provide entry points for policymaking. prev next What we recommend Manage crises effectively To be resilient, welfare states must be ready to transform and learn from crises. Exercise resilient governance Governments should buffer shocks and invest in people's social capital. Build on the resilience of older people Older people were heavily affected by the pandemic. Many showed crisis resilience. prev next All Topics Demographic Resilience Resilience goes beyond being robust. It is about adapting and transforming. Strong families & communities Policy can go a long way to support parents and foster social cohesion in Europe. Adaptive labour markets Ageing and AI are already changing how we work. Our research indicates how best to respond. An age-friendly Europe As we age, we become more skilled and more resilient. An age-friendly Europe recognises this potential. prev next
