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Population ageing is an increasing median age in a population because of declining fertility rates and rising life expectancy. Most countries have rising life expectancy and an ageing population, trends that emerged first in developed countries but are now seen in virtually all developing countries. In most developed countries, the phenomenon ...
The global population is getting older. The trend will lead to lower returns, earnings growth, and valuations, JPMorgan strategists say. If the share of people over 65 increases 1%, returns will ...
Finland bucks the trend, the country has a rapidly aging population while continuing to rank as the happiest in the world. Social trust and freedom play an important role, as does a sense of ...
The following list of countries by age structure sorts the countries of the world according to the age distribution of their population. The population is divided into three groups: Ages 0 to 14 years: children. Ages 15 to 64 years: working population or adults. Over the age of 65: elderly, senior citizens.
Percentage of the population over 65 in Europe in 2020 Population pyramid of the European Union in 2023 Europe population pyramid from 1950 to 2023. The ageing of Europe, also known as the greying of Europe, is a demographic phenomenon in Europe characterised by a decrease in fertility, a decrease in mortality rate, and a higher life expectancy among European populations. [1]
The total dependency ratio is the total numbers of the children (ages 0–14) and elderly (ages 65+) populations per 100 people of adults (ages 15–64). A high total dependency ratio indicates that the adult population and the overall economy face a greater burden to support and provide social services for youth and elderly persons, who are often economically dependent.
As of 1 January 2023 around 20% of the Dutch population is aged 65 or older. [3] It is predicted that this will increase to 24% in 2035 with some areas facing more severe ageing than others, especially rural municipalities in the east of the country. [4] It is expected that the following decades this percentage will continue to increase. [5] [6]
China's population pyramid, 2023 to 2100, as projected by the United Nations in 2022. China's population is aging faster than almost all other countries in modern history. [1] [2] In 2050, the proportion of Chinese over retirement age will become 39 percent of the total population according to projections.