Australia intergenerational report forecasts more deaths than births in 40 years

Australia’s seventh Intergenerational Report (IGR) projects that, within the next four decades, the nation will experience more deaths than births, signalling a profound demographic shift toward an ageing population. The government’s analysis highlights the combined pressures of slower economic growth and a rapidly changing technological landscape, warning that the country must grapple with reduced labour‑force participation, heightened demand for health and aged‑care services, and the fiscal strain of supporting a larger retiree cohort.

In parallel, the IGR identifies the emergence of an “uncertain age of artificial intelligence” as a defining factor for Australia’s future economy and society. Policymakers are urged to prepare for AI‑driven transformations across industries, education, and public services, while balancing the need for innovation with safeguards against potential disruptions. The report’s findings underscore the urgency for comprehensive strategies that address both demographic challenges and the evolving role of AI over the coming forty years.