Australia ageing population crisis report sparks migration debate
- People take photos of the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia.
- (Photo: Reuters)For the first time in the 2060s, deaths are projected to outnumber births in Australia, while annual population growth is expected to average 0.9% over the next four decades.
- Lower fertility and declining net overseas migration are expected to contribute to the slowdown, according to the Australian Treasury's 2026 Intergenerational Report released on Monday.
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- People take photos of the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia.
- (Photo: Reuters)For the first time in the 2060s, deaths are projected to outnumber births in Australia, while annual population growth is expected to average 0.9% over the next four decades.
- Lower fertility and declining net overseas migration are expected to contribute to the slowdown, according to the Australian Treasury's 2026 Intergenerational Report released on Monday.
Sources: Times of India