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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 warns that Western countries will reach a demographic tipping point in 2029, when their populations begin to decline outright. Falling birth rates and ageing societies mean fewer workers supporting more retirees, putting sustained pressure on pensions, healthcare budgets and public debt. The report argues governments must act now to manage the fiscal consequences of sustained population shrinkage.
Why now: Concerns over ageing populations and their fiscal impact are a recurring policy debate, and a specific near-term tipping point date gives the story fresh urgency.
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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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