The Economy of Cuba
Emigration and Demographic Decline
Since 2021, hundreds of thousands of Cubans have left, worsening labour shortages and population ageing.
People leaving.
Surge
Hundreds of thousands have left since 2021, mostly to the US, Spain and other countries.
Ageing
Cuba’s population is old and declining.
Labour
Shortages of skilled workers in health, education and industry.
Remittances
Emigrants send money home, helping families but not fixing structural problems.
A departure
A young engineer emigrates, leaving an older parent dependent on remittances.
Assuming emigration only relieves pressure
It also drains talent.
Key takeaways
- Emigration surged after 2021.
- The population is ageing.
- Skills are lost.
- Remittances help families.
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