You may have heard the phrase ‘demographic cliff’ tossed around recently. The phrase inspires fear — a fall from a precipice, a steep drop or a tumble downwards. It could imply a stark reduction and ...

The world's population growth tells two stories: in many countries populations are aging, while in others, populations are getting younger. Projections show most countries will likely see shrinking ...

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The shrinking and aging societies in Asia, particularly Japan, South Korea, China, and Taiwan, raised the concerns of long-term economic and societal implications of a decreasing workforce and a ...

Population ageing, a global phenomenon characterised by a significant increase in the proportion of older people within a population, stands as a testament to humanity’s progress and challenges. As ...