Numbers:Statics of aging population of the world

Post by Vicky Liu, Updated on June 3^rd, 2024

The global aging population is experiencing significant growth, with several key statistics highlighting this trend:

Current and Projected Figures:

 

As of 2021, there were 771 million people aged 65 and older, accounting for nearly 10% of the global population. This number is expected to increase to 16% by 2050, and to 24% by 2100 (Visual Capitalist) (Visual Capitalist)

By 2030, 1 in 6 people globally will be aged 60 years or over. The number of people aged 60 and over will increase from 1 billion in 2020 to 1.4 billion in 2030, and further to 2.1 billion by 2050 (World Health Organization (WHO)).

Geographical Distribution:

Currently, aging is most pronounced in Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Eastern and Southeastern Asia. In these regions, the proportion of older persons exceeds 10%, and in some cases, reaches over 20% (Visual Capitalist).

By 2050, 80% of older people will be living in low- and middle-income countries, indicating a significant demographic shift from high-income to lower-income regions (World Health Organization (WHO))

Impact on Population Structure:

In 2020, for the first time, the number of people aged 60 years and older outnumbered children younger than 5 years. This shift is indicative of the broader demographic transition towards an aging global population (World Health Organization (WHO)).

By 2050, the global population of people aged 80 years or older is expected to triple to reach 426 million (World Health Organization (WHO)).

These statistics underscore the rapid aging of the global population, posing various economic, social, and healthcare challenges. Addressing these challenges will require significant adjustments in policies and systems to support the growing number of older individuals.

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