Pentru prima dată în istorie, oamenii de peste 65 de ani sunt mai numeroși decât copiii de până la 5 ani. Ce se va întâmpla până în 2060

The global population aged 65 and older is projected to rise from 852 million in 2025 to 2 billion by 2060, significantly impacting labor markets and pension systems. This demographic shift, driven by declining fertility rates, will see Asia experiencing the largest increase, with its elderly population expected to grow from 487 million to 1.24 billion. While the overall world population will continue to grow, the proportion of older individuals will rise from 10.5% to 19.6%. This trend poses challenges for healthcare and social support systems, as fewer working-age individuals will be available to support a growing elderly population. However, it also presents opportunities for societies to adapt and leverage the potential of older adults in the workforce and community activities.