Geography
How Migration Policy Shapes the Aging of National Populations
Quick fact
Many countries with the most aging populations, like Japan and Italy, have restrictive immigration policies, while countries like Canada and Australia, which actively attract young immigrants, have younger populations on average—demonstrating how policy can influence demographic aging.
Why this is interesting
You know how your hometown seems to be getting older and quieter every year? What if the government could change that just by changing its immigration rules?