Growing population to drive economy

AN expanding population will continue to deliver strong economic growth over the next 15 years, according to a major economic outlook forecast.

The study by NCB Stockbrokers says the economy will grow by 5.75% a year up to 2010, dip to 5% over the five years to 2015 and slow to 4% in the period out to 2020.

Driving that boom will be our relatively young population and the continued impact of immigration.