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The trajectory of depopulation portends radical transformations in global society. By 2050, projections suggest that an estimated 58% of the world will reside in regions experiencing net mortality, with places like Latin America and parts of Asia joining the ranks of those undertaking measures to respond to dwindling populations.

One of the most evident outcomes of sustained low fertility is the aging population. The global demographic pyramid will flip, leading to an elderly population potentially outnumbering the youth. This demographic shift will drastically reshape labor markets, healthcare systems, and policy frameworks, necessitating immediate attention from governments to align social programs with the realities of a shrinking workforce.