The EU population is projected to increase in size slightly by 2060, but with a much older age profile than today. This will have an effect on public policies and public spending in areas such as pensions, healthcare or long-term care. Age-related public expenditure is expected to increase by 1.4 % of GDP in the EU as a whole.
However the expected impact on public finances will vary significantly among Member States as a result of the different population challenges they face and the structural reforms that they have put in place, especially in the area of pensions.
Source: 2015 Ageing report
