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Europe's population is getting older.

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Between now and 2030, most EU countries will see the number of workers over 50

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increase to 55% of their overall labour force.

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The European Commission forecasts that the spending on healthcare for older people and pensions

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will rise 2.3 percentage points by 2040.

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The demographic challenges vary across the EU.

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Portugal, Greece, Italy and Spain are among the top 10 countries in the world

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with the lowest fertility rate.

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Uncertainty over poor job prospects, low wage expectations

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and inflexible labour markets are leading women to have fewer children

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and to have them later in life.

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However, getting over 50s into good work has a positive impact on the economy

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and can create new markets or expand the so-called silver economy.

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Spending by people aged over 50 will reach 6.4 trillion by 2025

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and be responsible for nearly 40% of jobs created.