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It is possible that a smaller workforce, coupled with increased numbers of longer-living elderly, may have a negative impact on the social security system. The Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates that the dependency ratio (people ages 65+ divided by people ages 20–64) in 2080 will be over 40%, compared to the 20% in 2005. [91]
Over the age of 65: elderly, senior citizens. The age structure of a country has a strong impact on society and the economy. If the proportion of 0–14-year-olds is very high, there may be a so-called youth bulge. If, on the other hand, the proportion of over 65 is very high, the social systems of a country can be heavily burdened.
The report found that the largest number of Americans are set to turn 65 in US history this year—and that number is set to creep higher for the next three years. More people are turning 65 this ...
[5] [6] By 2050, the number of people 65 or older is expected to reach 28.7 million, which will represent just over 20% of the total population. [7] [8] The high vulnerability of the elderly in Mexico (especially among those that do not benefit from social security and contributory pension plans) has been documented by several sources.
Over a 10-year period, a 1% increase in the number of people over 65 is correlated with a 0.92% decline in annual stock returns, the strategists calculated in a report released last week.
The U.S. population is approaching a landmark sometimes called Peak 65, the point next year when more than 12,000 people will start turning 65 each day, hitting an estimated total of 4 million for ...
By 2030, there will be about 72.1 million older persons, more than twice their number in 2000. [31] People aged over 65 years represented 12.4% of the population in the year 2000, but that is expected to grow to be 19% of the population by 2030. [31] This means there will be more demand for elderly care [32] facilities in the coming years.
Between 2010 and 2020, Americans over 65 grew the fastest since the 1890s, reaching 55.8 million, or 16.8% of the population. Globally, the United Nations Population Division projects the number ...