Global North countries are experiencing an aging population due to declining birth rates while the Global South is experiencing rising populations and a youth bulge.

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This is a commonly accepted demographic trend. The Global North, which includes countries such as Japan, many European nations, and the United States, have lower birth rates and longer life expectancies leading to an aging population. Meanwhile, the Global South, which includes countries in Africa, South Asia, and Latin America, have higher birth rates and younger populations.

Global North Countries Are Experiencing an Aging Population Due to Declining