10 fastest shrinking countries in the world.
As the global population continues to rise, some countries saw massive population declines this year.
According to UN data, Pacific island nations dominated the countries with the biggest losses in 2024, followed by Eastern Europe.
High emigration, low immigration and low birth rates were common contributing factors.
Those countries are Saint Martin, Cook Islands, Cook Islands, Cook Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Tuvalu, American Samoa,
Moldova, Czech Republic, Estonia
