The big story from Northern Ireland no one is talking about

The big story from Northern Ireland no one is talking about

The latest bombshell population data heralds a shocking reversal of demographic fortunes

Northern Ireland also headed for a demographic cliff-edge

Just like in the South, the population of Northern Ireland is ageing rapidly. A recent report from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) projects that by mid-century there will be one pensioner for every 2.5 people in the workforce compared with one for almost four people of working age now. NISRA expects the population to peak at around 1.95 million by mid-2033 before going into a very gradual decline. The only thing preve…