Consequences of Ageing population Structure

Question 1

Life expectancy

Answer 1

In the UK today, when a person retires at 65 they are expected to live for another 20 years atleast.

Question 2

Aged dependant

Answer 2

More pressure on working population to provide the money required to support retired population.

Question 3

Demand for services

Answer 3

There will be less demand for services such as maternity, healthcare, nursery and primary education.

Question 4

Dealing with it

Answer 4

Need to raise the retirement age, and possibly raise tax contributions from active working population.

Question 5

Need for more services

Answer 5

With so many older people it is recognised that there will be a greater need for provisions of geriatric care all of which will lead to extra costs for individuals, local authorities and the government.

Question 6

Robots

Answer 6

There could be an increase in robots filling gaps in the workforce, due to more people retiring.