As Europe ages - how can we tackle its demographic decline?

Posted by Matt in April 26th, 2008

At current trends the average age of people in the European Union will be 49 years by 2050. Combining this with a low birth-rate could mean serious long term implications. It could lead to lower tax receipts as fewer people are of working age and increasing health costs for an aging population. Encouraging immigration and trying to ensure people are employed for longer are just two potential options - although both are controversial.

Living longer is a sign of a healthy and successful society, but when this is coupled with a low birth rate it raises issues that need to be considered now.

A number of reports by MEPs are already looking at possible ways forward. We look at the issues involved in Europe’s demographic decline and examine the reports.

Map for Brussels, Belgium

[Countries link to CIA Factbook. States link to Wikipedia.]

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