World's Elderly Population Surpasses Children Under Five for the First Time
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For the first time in history, the number of people aged 65 and over has surpassed the number of children aged 5 and under worldwide. This demographic shift is primarily driven by declining birth rates and increasing life expectancy. The global proportion of elderly people is expected to nearly double, from 10.5% today to 19.6% by 2060. Asia and Africa will experience significant aging, with Asia's 65+ population projected to surge from 487 million to 1.24 billion by 2060.
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Historic first: Older adults now outnumber the youngest children for t...
Δημογραφικός συναγερμός: Για πρώτη φορά οι άνθρωποι άνω των 65 ξεπερνο...
Число людей от 65 лет во всем мире превысило количество детей 5 лет и...
Мир перевернул демографическую пирамиду: людей старше 65 лет впервые з...
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