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Australia highlights risks of ageing population and declining birth rates

Australia has long relied on immigration to maintain population growth amid consistently low birth rates.

The Business Standard ยท 21 September 2026, 1:00 PM

For several decades, Australia has managed to sustain its population growth by leveraging immigration to compensate for low birth rates. However, the nation is now facing significant challenges regarding an ageing population and a continued decline in birth rates, prompting official warnings about the associated risks.