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The number of people aged 60 and older worldwide is projected to increase from 1.1 billion in 2023 to 1.4 billion by 2030, according to the World Health Organization. This dramatic demographic shift raises the essential question: why is the population going to get older?
According to the IMF, the global share of people 80 and older is projected to nearly double by 2050, portending a significant shift. This demographic trend raises a critical question: why can population aging cause problems for a country, and what are the specific challenges that lie ahead?
As of 2022, 17.3% of the U.S. population was 65 or older, a percentage that is steadily climbing. This phenomenon, known as the graying population, describes the global demographic shift toward a higher proportion of older individuals within a society.
Monaco, the tiny city-state on the French Riviera, holds the distinction of having the world's highest percentage of elderly residents, with over a third of its population aged 65 or older. However, when discussing the demographic phenomenon of an aging population on a global scale, the conversation often turns to Japan, which faces significant and sustained challenges due to its unique demographic trajectory.
By 2050, the world's population of people aged 60 and older is projected to double to 2.1 billion. These figures underscore the urgent need to understand the statistical realities of an aging population, including the significant challenges it presents for individuals, families, and global economies.
