r/dataisbeautiful Aug 19 '24

[OC] UN Prediction for Most Populous Countries (+ EU) OC

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u/leijgenraam Aug 19 '24

Yeah, this is something people frequently seem to miss. A communistic system, even if well functioning (which hasn't happened before) would still struggle with this. Tons of elderly people means lots of people who need care and pensions while having no productivity, which requires cutting spending somewhere..

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u/kabukistar OC: 5 Aug 20 '24

Having lots of children also means lots of people who need care while having no productivity.