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Western populations set to shrink from 2029, straining public finances
Original: The 2029 tipping point: Western populations are about to start shrinking, piling pressure on public finances
A new analysis highlights 2029 as the tipping point when populations across Western countries are projected to begin declining, driven by low birth rates and ageing. The shrinkage is expected to reduce the working-age workforce while raising spending on pensions and healthcare, piling pressure on public finances and prompting debate over immigration, retirement ages and fiscal reform.
Why now: Falling birth rates and ageing in Western countries are moving from long-term projections to an imminent fiscal problem, making it a timely topic of concern.
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- The 2029 tipping point: Western populations are about to start shrinking, piling pressure on public finances · CNBC
- The 2029 tipping point: Western populations are about to start shrinking, piling pressure on public finances · CNBC
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