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The 2029 tipping point: Western populations are about to start shrinking, piling pressure on public finances

CNBC Economy·October 5, 2026·1 min read
The 2029 tipping point: Western populations are about to start shrinking, piling pressure on public finances

Moody's predicts that aging populations worldwide will fundamentally impact the global economy, with Western populations beginning to shrink by 2029. This demographic shift will pressure public finances and force difficult policy decisions. The forecast highlights the economic challenges ahead as governments grapple with the fiscal implications of an older demographic profile.

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