GENERAL29 Sept 2026
India to see more elderly as fertility falls, age structure shifts: Moody's
Moody's Ratings says India's fertility rate has fallen below replacement level, so the country's age structure is starting to shift. India may have a much older population later this century. Fewer workers will limit productive capacity, and fewer consumers will weaken demand. Moody's adds that more than 70 per cent of the world's people now live in countries at or below replacement fertility.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Moody's Ratings says India's fertility rate has already fallen below replacement and the country's age structure is beginning to shift.
- Fewer workers will limit productive capacity, while fewer households and consumers will weaken demand, the report says.
- More than 70 per cent of the world's population now lives in countries where fertility rates are at or below replacement level.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:This news needs no tax or compliance filing from you. For long-term planning, keep in mind that a slower-growing workforce and weaker consumer demand could affect your hiring and customer base, so review those plans with your advisor.
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