Increase in the percentage of the population aged over 60 years old
An ‘ageing population’ in Lithuania will cause an increase in demand for social services
Breakdown of social networks
If educated and return to Lithuania – an increase in the number of professionals
Decrease of demand for child care/education services
Rapid decline in population size
Redistribution of population in Lithuania
Decrease in economic potential of Lithuania
Negative effects on family, fertility and health
Shortage of skilled labour (brain drain) in Lithuania
Spread in the number of transnational families
Possibility of ‘abandoned children’
Skills gaps filled to reduce labour shortages
Development of multiculturalism
Reduces impact of an ageing popuation
More workers can lead to economic growth
Social/cultural tensions in local communities
Pressure on services eg. housing, schools, hospitals etc.
Wages of low paid workers could go down
Exploitation of migrant workers eg. low pay, poor conditions
