Ageing populations present growth challenge for governments Ageing populations present growth challenge for governments
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2019
Global demographics are changing rapidly. The world’s working-age population will grow by just 1 per cent this year – down from 1.7 per cent in 2007 – while the number of over-65s will increase by a record 3.8 per cent. That could drag down economic growth.