The Thuringian population has a significant sex ratio gap, caused by the emigration of young women, especially in rural areas. Overall, there are 115 to 120 men per 100 women in the 25–40 age group ("family founders") which has negative consequences for the birth ratio. Furthermore, the population is getting older and older with some rural municipalities recording more than 30% of over-65s (pensioners). This is a problem for the regional labour market, as there are twice as many people leaving as entering the job market annually. COUNT 4
QSN1 What is the sex ratio gap in Thuringia? ANS1 115 to 120 men per 100 women QSN2 What caused the wide sex ratio gap in Thuringia? ANS2 emigration of young women QSN3 How many citizens of Thuringia are over the age of 65? ANS3 more than 30% QSN4 What is the problem facing the job market in Thuringia? ANS4 there are twice as many people leaving as entering the job market annually.