There is huge uncertainty about whether fertility rates have reached a floor in those countries with the lowest rates. But even if they start to rise again, it is almost unavoidable that a rising number of countries will experience falling populations over the coming years. The downward impact on GDP is not in and of itself a major concern, but rising dependency ratios will have crucial fiscal implications.
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