Thursday, 2 June 2016

France Case Study


How has France responded to the issue of an ageing population? 

France has a birth rate per 1000 of 12.3. This is well below the global average of 19.95 per 1000 which could ultimately put a strain on the dependency ratio


In view of this, the French government has introduced various pro Natal policies.

This includes:

  • Three years of paid parental leave 
  • Free full time schooling at age 3
  • Subsidised day care for the children under 3 
  • Better pension provision the more children a woman has
In 2000, birth rate increased to 12.6%

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