Does ageing population have positive or negative effects on society? With lower birth rates and death rates, plenty of nations are faced with the problem of an ageing population. This issue, in my opinion, generally has adverse impacts on society, although from some perspectives it could be beneficial to society. Older people are not as productive as younger ones, and thus, this trend may cut down the GDP (gross domestic product) within some countries. This is because young people are more capable of some jobs which require a large amount of energy and intelligence, for example, computer engineering, actuarial accounting, and artificial intelligence. As ages grow older, the people who work in such jobs may not be able to either absorb new knowledge or work overtime, and thus, fall behind the times. This means that efficiency and profitability will be lowered. Furthermore, it will endanger the whole economy. On the other hand, the steady increase of senior citizens could impose a burden on the younger generation. They do not only have to earn their livings, but also have to support their parents and even grandparents. When older people find it hard to make ends meet or n​eed care because of illness, younger ones have to spend much time and energy on them. This may bring out a series of younger people, for instance, using up all the savings for curing their parents’ cancer or quitting their jobs to take care of their old parents. When these situations begin to accumulate, it will become a common problem in society that could exist in every family. However, the growth of the older population still could have a positive influence on society. In the long term, with a high demand for health care, the government will take action to improve the quality of medical services. In conclusion, the rise of older people may reduce economic growth and affect the life quality of the younger generation, while it possibly promotes the reform of the medical system.