Boom or bust? Economic impact of ageing populations and less births

By 2050 , the number of people aged 65 and over is set to rise to 1.6 billion globally.

This is more than double the figure seen in 2021 .

The effects of an ageing population are more concerning than its catalysts.

If the ratio of pensioners to younger people grows, a greater burden is placed on government budgets.

Effect of ageing on productivity is fuelling equally painful predictions.

As people across the population save more, this will increase the supply of funds.

If demand for investment remains constant, interest rates will then go down.

This cheap lending model may, of course, seem baffling in the current climate.

Reduced borrowing costs are a double-edged sword, as low interest rates also mean meagre returns.