The aging Scottish population: trends, consequences, responses

Raeside, Robert; Khan, Hafiz T A

Abstract

The population of Scotland is projected to decrease despite recent increases in fertility and an excess of immigrants over emigrants. The reason for the projected decline is the result of prolonged low fertility. The most immediate effect is ageing of the population. The causes and consequences of this demographic profile are discussed. To counter potential negative impacts it is recommend that the pension system be reformed, pension ages raised, healthy living and inclusion in society promoted and migration policies formed to encourage immigration of skilled people and encourage and the return of emigrants.

Citation

Raeside, R., & Khan, H. T. A. (2008). The aging Scottish population: trends, consequences, responses. Canadian studies in population, 35, 291-310

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2008
• Deposit Date: May 2, 2011
• Publicly Available Date: May 2, 2011
• Print ISSN: 0380-1489
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 35
• Pages: 291-310
• Keywords: Ageing population, Scotland, consequences and responses
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4382