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Oct 22, 2025

5 min

Why is the elderly population increasing? Understanding the drivers of global aging

The worldwide share of people aged 65 and older almost doubled from 5.5% to 10.3% between 1974 and 2024, according to the United Nations Population Fund. This dramatic demographic shift raises the critical question: Why is the elderly population increasing?

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Oct 20, 2025

4 min

What are two causes of an aging or greying population?

According to the World Health Organization, global life expectancy at birth reached 73.3 years in 2024, a notable increase over recent decades. This longevity, combined with fewer births, leads to the demographic shift known as an aging or greying population.

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Oct 18, 2025

2 min

Why are citizens over 65 years the fastest growing age group?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Americans aged 65 and older saw its largest and fastest growth in any decade since 1880 to 1890, reaching 55.8 million in 2020. This rapid demographic shift begs the question: **why are citizens over 65 years the fastest growing age group**?

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