Workforce age trends and projections

Abstract

"This chapter addresses driving forces of employment-to-population rates for older workers. To that end, it compares and analyzes the process of aging in both the population and the workforce. Adopting a global perspective, the chapter first takes a look at worldwide population developments in past, present and future, followed by a comparison of trends in ten industrial countries representing three continents, diverse cultural backgrounds and notable differences in their economic and social development. The third section focuses in more depth on four short case studies that appear to be particularly prototypical for different contexts. Given the high variance in cultures of work and welfare state systems in and around Europe, we selected Germany, Israel, Italy and Sweden to examine the situation of older workers and related developments. Each country stands for a specific configuration, e.g. because it may represent a trend reversal, a continuously outstanding performance or lasting problems. The conclusion summarizes the main findings and provides guidelines for further research in this context." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku, © Taylor & Francis Group) ((en))

Cite article

Deller, J. & Walwei, U. (2022): Workforce age trends and projections. In: H. Zacher & C. W. Rudolph (Hrsg.) (2022): Age and Work, p. 25-43.